Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Mystic Iris |
| SKU | PPG1246-5 |
| Hex | #8596D2 |
| RGB | 133, 150, 210 |
| HSL | 227°, 46%, 67% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About Glidden Mystic Iris
Mystic Iris sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Mystic Iris is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Mystic Iris within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #8596D2 in HSL space. Pair Mystic Iris with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Glidden Mystic Iris Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mystic Iris from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Glidden PPG1246-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mystic Iris
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mystic Iris is Dahlia (SW 6816) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dahlia swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mystic Iris
Behr's nearest match is Monarchy (S560-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Mystic Iris without repainting risk. See the full Monarchy swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mystic Iris
Benjamin Moore doesn't make a true equivalent of Mystic Iris — the nearest deck color, Brazilian Blue (817), is clearly different (ΔE 5.52). For an exact match, any Benjamin Moore retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1246-5 instead. See the full Brazilian Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mystic Iris
Valspar has no exact twin of Mystic Iris. The nearest is Fields of Heather (8001-47D) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fields of Heather swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mystic Iris
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Mystic Iris is Mystic Iris (PPG1246-5). At ΔE 0.35 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Mystic Iris and you'll get the same color. See the full Mystic Iris swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mystic Iris
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Mystic Iris — the nearest deck color, Purple Dreams (142-5DB), is clearly different (ΔE 6.94). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1246-5 instead. See the full Purple Dreams swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mystic Iris
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mystic Iris is Purple Peonies (HGSW 1403) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Peonies swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mystic Iris
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Mystic Iris — the nearest deck color, Blue Cue (DE5892), is clearly different (ΔE 5.51). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1246-5 instead. See the full Blue Cue swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mystic Iris
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Mystic Iris — the nearest deck color, Winter Solstice (JG-89), is clearly different (ΔE 14.93). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1246-5 instead. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mystic Iris
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Mystic Iris — the nearest deck color, Cook's Blue (NO. 237), is clearly different (ΔE 8.15). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1246-5 instead. See the full Cook's Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mystic Iris
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mystic Iris is Mood Mode (1269) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mood Mode swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mystic Iris
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Mood Mode (1269), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Mystic Iris without repainting risk. See the full Mood Mode swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Mystic Iris
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Mystic Iris — the nearest deck color, Rainfall (CA196), is clearly different (ΔE 16.44). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1246-5 instead. See the full Rainfall swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mystic Iris
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Mystic Iris — the nearest deck color, Sanctuary (C2-766), is clearly different (ΔE 9.13). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1246-5 instead. See the full Sanctuary swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Mystic Iris
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Mystic Iris — the nearest deck color, Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39), is clearly different (ΔE 15.01). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1246-5 instead. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Mystic Iris
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Mystic Iris — the nearest deck color, Cyclone (CYCLONE), is clearly different (ΔE 11.34). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1246-5 instead. See the full Cyclone swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Mystic Iris
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Mystic Iris — the nearest deck color, Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 10.5). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1246-5 instead. See the full Greek Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Mystic Iris
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Mystic Iris — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 15.19). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1246-5 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Mystic Iris
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Mystic Iris — the nearest deck color, Blue Harbor (371675), is clearly different (ΔE 20.89). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1246-5 instead. See the full Blue Harbor swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mystic Iris
Kompozit's nearest match is Mood Mode (1269), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Mystic Iris without repainting risk. See the full Mood Mode swatch →