A deep blue-gray with more than a hint of black that softens its blueness. It reads moody and layered across large surfaces. Popular on exteriors, cabinets and bedrooms.
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Undertone: Deep blue-gray with a hint of black.
LRV 9: Midnight Blue is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.
Where to use it: Exterior siding, kitchen cabinets, bedroom.
Trim: Midnight Blue pairs well with Whisper White HDC-MD-08 for trim, doors and ceilings.
Behr colors that work with Midnight Blue on walls, trim and accents.
The closest matches to Midnight Blue from Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.
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The digital hex value for Behr Midnight Blue (N480-7) is #4C565E, which is rgb(76, 86, 94). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.
Behr Midnight Blue has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 9. LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white), so Midnight Blue is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.
Midnight Blue has a deep blue-gray with a hint of black undertone. By its digital value it sits on the cool side, but north-facing light will cool it down and warm bulbs will warm it up, so test a sample in the room where you plan to use it.
The closest Sherwin-Williams color to Behr Midnight Blue is Tarragon (SW 9660, #424E53), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 4.2). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.
The closest Benjamin Moore color to Behr Midnight Blue is Evening Dove (2128-30, #515A67), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 3.7). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.