Ref. #3E5269 · HDC-SM14-7
Midnight Mosaic
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Midnight Mosaic Technical Profile
What color is Midnight Mosaic? It's a dark cool blue with the hex code #3E5269. Colors similar to Midnight Mosaic include Kilz Saxophone Solo, Hirshfield's Into The Stratosphere, Benjamin Moore Hudson Bay. Midnight Mosaic has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 8, Midnight Mosaic 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 Midnight Mosaic
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Saxophone Solo
Kilz
Nearly identical
Into The Stratosphere
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hudson Bay
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Into the Stratosphere
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Indigo Batik
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Admiralty
PPG
Very similar
Blue Brigantine
MPC
Very similar
Indigo Cloth
Valspar
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Midnight Mosaic
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Midnight Mosaic
#3E5269
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#595783
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Midnight Mosaic
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Midnight Mosaic 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 Midnight Mosaic.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Midnight Mosaic — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Midnight Mosaic have?
Midnight Mosaic by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Midnight Mosaic from other brands?
The closest matches are Saxophone Solo by Kilz (#3F556C), Into The Stratosphere by Hirshfield's (#425267), Hudson Bay by Benjamin Moore (#405367). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Midnight Mosaic?
Midnight Mosaic has an LRV of 8.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Midnight Mosaic's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.