Misty
We've categorized Misty as a versatile and reflective Blue 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 7 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#CDD2D2
LRV
63.73
Misty's Color Strip
Misty is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip 222 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Misty in Real Rooms
Misty has a high LRV of 63.73 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, dining room, living room and bedroom.
4 Misc Photos
Observe the use of Misty on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
Hallway walls in Misty create a serene, airy passage.
@courtneyludemaninteriors
Misty wall paint delivers soft, ethereal beauty throughout this space.
@annefmills
Walls finished in Misty establish a peaceful, minimalist environment.
@homebytheom
Misty paint creates an open, light-filled aesthetic across these walls.
@diymombygrace
1 Dining Room Photo
Misty encourages conversation. Its calm, grounded presence creates a sense of safety and comfort that allows guests to relax and stay at the table longer, which is the ultimate goal of any well-designed dining area.
Dining room painted Misty provides a calm, sophisticated gathering area.
@dinna_eckstein_designs
1 Living Room Photo
Choosing Misty for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
Living room walls in Misty foster an airy, tranquil retreat.
@annefmills
1 Bedroom Photo
For guest bedrooms, Misty is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Bedroom space in Misty promotes restful serenity with soft, gentle color.
@harmonizinghomes
Coordinating Colors
A 11-point LRV gap (75 vs 64) makes Rock Candy the marginally brighter of the two.
Dover White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 64), opening up a space where Misty encloses it.
Convivial Yellow reads slightly lighter (LRV 69 vs 64), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Trim Color
A 11-point LRV gap (75 vs 64) makes Rock Candy the marginally brighter of the two.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 64 and 62, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (68 vs 64) makes Olympus White the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 66 vs 64), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (64 vs 60) makes Misty the marginally brighter of the two.
Misty reads slightly lighter (LRV 64 vs 59), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Mauve Tinge reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 64), opening up a space where Misty encloses it.
At LRV 64 vs 50, Misty is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 64 vs 5, Misty is decisively the brighter choice.
Misty reads slightly lighter (LRV 64 vs 57), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Misty reflects far more light (LRV 64 vs 27), opening up a space where Rosaline Pearl encloses it.
Misty reflects far more light (LRV 64 vs 5), opening up a space where Cracked Pepper encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Misty reflects far more light (LRV 64 vs 0), opening up a space where Superwhite encloses it.
At LRV 78 vs 64, Rarified Air is decisively the brighter choice.
Mountain Air reads slightly lighter (LRV 73 vs 64), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
At LRV 64 vs 51, Misty is decisively the brighter choice.
Misty reads slightly lighter (LRV 64 vs 59), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 64 vs 37, Misty is decisively the brighter choice.
