Mercurial
We've categorized Mercurial as a versatile and reflective Neutral because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 2 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#D1CCC6
LRV
61.03
Mercurial in Real Rooms
Mercurial has a high LRV of 61.03 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a misc and kitchen cabinets.
1 Misc Photo
See how Mercurial is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Wall paint in Mercurial offers dynamic, shifting neutral sophistication.
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1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
The depth of Mercurial on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.
Kitchen cabinets in Mercurial provide a cool-toned, contemporary aesthetic.
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Coordinating Colors
Mercurial reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 4), opening up a space where Night Watch encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 62 vs 61), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 62 and 61, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 61 vs 61), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Grey Heron reads slightly lighter (LRV 65 vs 61), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 61 and 60, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 62 and 61, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Mercurial reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 6), opening up a space where Mount Etna encloses it.
Mercurial reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 11), opening up a space where Rain Cloud encloses it.
Mercurial reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.
Starry Night reads slightly lighter (LRV 69 vs 61), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 61 vs 20, Mercurial is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 74 vs 61, Original White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 12-point LRV gap (73 vs 61) makes Lunar Lite the marginally brighter of the two.
Grey Heron reads slightly lighter (LRV 65 vs 61), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
At LRV 61 vs 45, Mercurial is decisively the brighter choice.
Mercurial reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 37), opening up a space where Mega Greige encloses it.
At LRV 61 vs 37, Mercurial is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 61 vs 33, Mercurial is decisively the brighter choice.