Night Shade 740F-7 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #243A41, LRV 6 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dark Night from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #243A41 · 740F-7
Night Shade
6%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Night Shade Technical Profile
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Night Shade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Night Shade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrNight Shade
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsDark Night
Dark Night
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Spirited Navy
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Green Blue
RAL
Very similar
Pacific Sea Teal
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Puerto Deseado
Vista Paint
Very similar
Viridian Odyssey
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Atlantic Waves
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Deep Galaxy
Valspar
Visible difference
Midnight Hour
PPG
Visible difference
Night Magic
Kilz
Visible difference
Nourish .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Night Shade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Night Shade
#243A41
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#3D455B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Night Shade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Night Shade 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 Night Shade.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Night Shade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Night Shade have?
Night Shade by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Night Shade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Night Shade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Night Shade are Dark Night by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Spirited Navy by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Graduation Cap by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Night Shade's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Night Shade?
Night Shade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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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 Night Shade's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.