Mystere vs Soft Turquoise paint color comparison

Mystere vs Soft Turquoise

MystereBehrvsSoft TurquoiseBehrΔE 43.6 — Very different colors

Mystere and Soft Turquoise come from the same Behr collection. Mystere reads as grey, while Soft Turquoise reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 21-point LRV gap — 46 for Soft Turquoise vs 25 for Mystere — means Soft Turquoise will open up a space more effectively. Where Mystere leans red, Soft Turquoise reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 43.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Mystere
Behr · N130-5
LRV24.5
BrandBehr
NumberN130-5
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Soft Turquoise
Behr · P460-3
LRV45.8
BrandBehr
NumberP460-3
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Mystere vs Soft Turquoise Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mystere on one side and Soft Turquoise on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.