# Benjamin Moore Mysterious

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mysterious-af-565](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mysterious-af-565)

Benjamin Moore Mysterious AF-565 is a deep, cool blue-gray with a charcoal-like weight and a restrained slate-blue cast. Its low brightness gives walls a grounded, enveloping look, especially in studies, dining rooms, and bedrooms with ample natural light. In brighter daylight, the blue-gray character is easier to notice; under warm evening bulbs, it can read closer to softened charcoal. Mysterious is particularly effective on cabinetry, interior doors, or a fireplace surround when a full room of dark color feels like too much. Pair it with crisp off-white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, or warm leather to give its cool depth some contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Mysterious
- **Color code:** AF-565
- **HEX:** #454B54
- **RGB:** 69, 75, 84
- **LRV:** 8.76%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 216° Saturation: 17.86% Value: 32.94%
- **HSL:** hsl(216, 10, 30)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 17.86 Magenta: 10.71 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 67.06
- **YIQ:** Y: 74.232 I: -6.467 Q: 1.532
- **XYZ:** X: 6.57 Y: 6.937 Z: 9.378
- **CIE Lab:** L:31.664 a:-0.246 b:-6.145
- **CIE Luv:** L:31.664 u:-3.479 v:-7.571
- **Decimal:** 4541268
- **Hunter Lab:** 26.339, -1.567, -2.673

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner](https://plan-home.com/color/sea-mariner-sw-9640)
- [Benjamin Moore Hale Navy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hale-navy-hc-154)
- [Benjamin Moore Baby Seal Black](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-baby-seal-black-2119-30)
- [Behr Secret Society](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-secret-society)
- [Benjamin Moore Gravel Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gravel-gray-2127-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Witching Hour](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-witching-hour-2120-30)
- [Behr Poppy Seed](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-poppy-seed)
- [Benjamin Moore Black Horizon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-black-horizon-2132-30)
- [Sherwin Williams Cyberspace](https://plan-home.com/color/cyberspace-sw-7076)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Note](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-note-2129-30)
- [Behr Starless Night](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-starless-night)
- [Behr Dark Denim](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dark-denim)
- [Behr Ink Black](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ink-black)
- [Sherwin Williams Charcoal Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/charcoal-blue-sw-2739)
- [Behr Night Flight](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-night-flight)
- [Benjamin Moore Abyss](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-abyss-2128-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Midnight Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-midnight-blue-1638)
- [Benjamin Moore Evening Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-evening-sky-833)
- [Benjamin Moore Raccoon Fur](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-raccoon-fur-2126-20)
- [Sherwin Williams Sea Serpent](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-sea-serpent)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Anchor Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-anchor-gray-2126-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Andes Summit](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-andes-summit-csp-600)
- [Benjamin Moore Hale Navy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hale-navy-hc-154)
- [Benjamin Moore Evening Dove](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-evening-dove-2128-30)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore After Midnight](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-after-midnight-csp-630)
- [Benjamin Moore Baby Seal Black](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-baby-seal-black-2119-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Black Horizon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-black-horizon-2132-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Soot](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-soot-2129-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Witching Hour](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-witching-hour-2120-30)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Woodcliff Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-woodcliff-lake-980)
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Fox](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-fox-2108-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Upper West Side](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-upper-west-side-csp-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Himalayan Trek](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-himalayan-trek-1542)
- [Benjamin Moore Briarwood](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-briarwood-hc-175)
- [Benjamin Moore Thunder](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-thunder-af-685)
- [Benjamin Moore Cromwell Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cromwell-gray-hc-103)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/AF-565

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.