Ref. #304749 · 720F-7
Dark As Night
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dark As Night Technical Profile
What color is Dark As Night? It's a dark cool blue with the hex code #304749. Colors similar to Dark As Night include Benjamin Moore Miramichi, Hirshfield's Winter Balsam, Vista Paint Winter Balsam. Dark As Night has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 8, Dark As Night creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Dark As Night
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dark As Night
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark As Night
#304749
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#455367
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark As Night
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark As Night Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Dark As Night.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dark As Night — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark As Night have?
Dark As Night by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Dark As Night from other brands?
The closest matches are Miramichi by Benjamin Moore (#31494B), Winter Balsam by Hirshfield's (#314747), Winter Balsam by Vista Paint (#35494A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Dark As Night?
Dark As Night has an LRV of 8.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dark As Night's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.