Mythical vs Quixotic Plum paint color comparison

Mythical vs Quixotic Plum

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. These are both blue-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue-grey to land. At LRV 20 vs 6, Mythical will read as the brighter of the two — a 13-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a cool quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 21.5, 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.

Color Details

Mythical
Sherwin-Williams · 6550
LRV19.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6550
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Quixotic Plum
Sherwin-Williams · 6265
LRV6.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6265
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Mythical vs Quixotic Plum Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mythical on one side and Quixotic Plum 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.