Mystere vs Solemn Silence

MystereBehrvsSolemn SilenceBehrΔE 32.2Very different colors

Mystere and Solemn Silence come from the same Behr collection. Hue-wise, Mystere belongs to the grey family and Solemn Silence to the blue-grey family. The 43-point LRV gap — 67 for Solemn Silence vs 25 for Mystere — means Solemn Silence will open up a space more effectively. Where Mystere leans red, Solemn Silence reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 32.2 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
Hex#98817c
LRV24.5
BrandBehr
NumberN130-5
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Solemn Silence
Behr · PPU26-12
Hex#d3d8d8
LRV67.5
BrandBehr
NumberPPU26-12
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Mystere vs Solemn Silence Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mystere on one side and Solemn Silence 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.

More Mystere comparisons

See how Mystere stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Mystere
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Mystere
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Mystere
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Mystere reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Mystere
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Mystere
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Mystere
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Mystere
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Mystere
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Mystere
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Mystere
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Mystere
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Mystere reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Mystere
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Mystere
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Mystere reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Mystere
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Nearly identical in tone

Black grey
Mystere
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Mystere reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Mystere
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Mystere
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Mystere
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads slightly lighter

Senses
Mystere
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Mystere
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Mystere reads noticeably lighter

Washed Linen
Mystere
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Mystere
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Mystere reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Mystere
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Mystere
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Mystere reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Mystere
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Mystere
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Mystere
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Mystere
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Mystere
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Mystere
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Mystere reads slightly lighter