Calico vs Mystical Shade

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Calico belongs to the blue-green family and Mystical Shade to the grey family. At LRV 40 vs 35, Mystical Shade will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Calico's cool character against Mystical Shade's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 12.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.