Mistral
What Mistral Actually Looks Like
Mistral CC-842 is a deep, rich navy blue, the kind that reads almost as dark as midnight in low or artificial light and opens up into a clear oceanic blue in bright natural light. It carries real depth without tipping into black, and it holds its identity across finishes. In a room with generous daylight it shows its true blue character. In a dim room or on a north-facing wall, it can feel close to near-black.
Mistral Undertones
The RGB values tell a clear story: this is a blue with meaningful green lean rather than a purple or violet pull. That gives it a maritime, slightly teal-adjacent quality rather than the cooler ink-blue you get from a more violet-leaning navy. It is not a warm blue. It sits on the cool-to-neutral side, which means it can make bright whites feel crisp and can make warm wood tones stand out by contrast.
Where Mistral Works Best
At LRV just above 10, Mistral absorbs a lot of light. That makes it most effective as an accent or focal-point color rather than an all-over choice in a small, low-light room. It is well suited to a study, a library, a powder room, a dining room, or any space where drama and enclosure are the goal. It also works on exterior shutters, doors, and trim where deep saturated color holds up against daylight without looking washed out. Large rooms with good light can carry it on all four walls without feeling oppressive.
Where to put Mistral
A deep navy at this LRV creates an enveloping atmosphere in a dining room, especially with candlelight or warm pendant lighting. The color recedes at night and makes tableware and warm wood furniture pop against it. Keep the ceiling lighter to avoid closing the space down too much.
Mistral on all four walls of a study or library feels grounded and focused rather than distracting. Pair it with natural wood shelving and brass or bronze hardware to keep warmth in the room. Make sure task lighting is adequate since the color absorbs rather than reflects light.
Small spaces are where deep saturated colors often work best, and Mistral is a strong candidate here. The low LRV makes the room feel intentional rather than just small, and you only need a little of the color to make a real statement.
On an exterior door or shutters, this deep oceanic navy reads as classic and sharp against white or cream trim. It holds well in full sun without fading to an indeterminate color the way lighter blues sometimes do.
What to Pair With Mistral
No coordinating colors are specified in our database for Mistral CC-842. The guidance below draws on how this deep blue behaves in practice.
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Colors that clash with Mistral
Placing Mistral next to a cool blue-gray in an adjacent room or on trim can flatten both colors, making the transition feel monotonous rather than purposeful.
Combining Mistral with very dark floors in a room that lacks natural light creates a space that feels more cave than cozy, with very little visual relief.
The green-leaning undertone in Mistral can clash subtly with cool silver or chrome, making the combination feel slightly off rather than crisp.
Common questions
Mistral's color code is CC-842, its hex is #10557D, and its precise LRV is 10.28, which places it firmly in the dark range. Plan your lighting accordingly.
Yes. A flat or matte finish will make the color feel deeper and more velvety, which suits walls in living spaces. A satin or semi-gloss finish adds a subtle sheen that can make the blue read slightly brighter and works well on trim, doors, or cabinetry.
Yes, Mistral CC-842 is available in both interior and exterior Benjamin Moore formulas.
Sherwin-Williams Naval SW 6244 is a widely cited deep navy in a similar range, though Naval leans slightly more violet while Mistral carries more of a green-blue, oceanic quality.