Benjamin Moore Mythic CSP-510

What are Benjamin Moore Mythic undertones?

The undertone of Mythic can be accurately described as a Purple hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Mythic CSP-510 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 291° thisblackrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

CSP-510 Mythic HSL code: 291, 4%, 36%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Mythic

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Mythic:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

CSP-510
Mythic

• AF-600
  Amorous

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Mythic with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 111, such as Benjamin Moore Adirondack Green and Healing Aloe.

CSP-510
Mythic

• 453
  Adirondack Green

  

• 1562
  Healing Aloe

  

• 466
  Garden Path

  

• 1583
  Silver Crest

  

• 459
  Woodland Green

  

• CSP-810
  Chimichurri

  

• 2138-70
  Gray Lake

  

LRV of Mythic

Mythic has an LRV of 12.02% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#5F5960
RGB Decimal	95, 89, 96
RGB Percent	37.25%, 34.90%, 37.65%
HSV	Hue: 291° Saturation: 7.29% Value: 37.65%
HSL	hsl(291, 4, 36)
CMYK	Cyan: 1.04 Magenta: 7.29 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 62.35
YIQ	Y: 91.592 I: 1.326 Q: 3.448
XYZ	X: 10.403 Y: 10.422 Z: 12.527
CIE Lab	L:38.59 a:3.867 b:-3.152
CIE Luv	L:38.59 u:2.917 v:-4.638
Decimal	6248800
Hunter Lab	32.283, 1.021, -0.408