Mystical Grape vs Pelt

Mystical GrapeBenjamin MoorevsPeltFarrow & BallΔE 30.1Very different colors

Mystical Grape is a Benjamin Moore color while Pelt comes from Farrow & Ball. Mystical Grape reads as purple, while Pelt reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 12 vs 7, Mystical Grape will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Mystical Grape's purple character against Pelt's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 30.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Mystical Grape vs Pelt in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Mystical Grape and Pelt in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Mystical Grape has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.

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Color Details

Mystical Grape
Benjamin Moore · 2071-30
Hex#664B86
LRV11.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2071-30
UndertonePurple
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Pelt
Farrow & Ball · 254
Hex#50414c
LRV6.7
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number254
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Mystical Grape vs Pelt Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mystical Grape on one side and Pelt 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 Mystical Grape comparisons

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

White Dove
Mystical Grape
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Mystical Grape
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Mystical Grape
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Mystical Grape reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Mystical Grape
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Mystical Grape
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Mystical Grape
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Mystical Grape
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Mystical Grape
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Mystical Grape
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Mystical Grape
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Mystical Grape
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Pale Green
Mystical Grape
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Mystical Grape
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Mystical Grape reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Mystical Grape
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Mystical Grape
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Mystical Grape reads slightly lighter

Piazza
Mystical Grape
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Mystical Grape
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Mystical Grape
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Windmill Lane reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Mystical Grape
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Mystical Grape
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Mystical Grape reads slightly lighter

Washed Linen
Mystical Grape
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen is the lighter choice

Tea with Florence
Mystical Grape
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Tea with Florence reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Mystical Grape
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Thames Fog reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Mystical Grape
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Mystical Grape reads slightly lighter

Classic Silver
Mystical Grape
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Mystical Grape
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Teton Blue reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Mystical Grape
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Mystical Grape
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Mystical Grape
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Mystical Grape
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Nearly identical in tone