In the Midnight Hour 1666 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #425764, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Saxon Blue from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #425764 · 1666
In the Midnight Hour
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
In the Midnight Hour Technical Profile
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In the Midnight Hour in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to In the Midnight Hour in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreIn the Midnight Hour
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSaxon Blue
Saxon Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Saxon Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tailored Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Newport Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Slate Wall
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Oceania
PPG
Very similar
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Flapper Dance
Behr
Very similar
Kettle Black
Kilz
Very similar
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Bunglehouse Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Iron Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With In the Midnight Hour
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
In the Midnight Hour
#425764
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#575C82
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for In the Midnight Hour
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
In the Midnight Hour 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
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In the Midnight Hour — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does In the Midnight Hour have?
In the Midnight Hour by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 In the Midnight Hour in your own space before committing.
What colors match In the Midnight Hour from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to In the Midnight Hour are Saxon Blue by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Saxon Blue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Tailored Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting In the Midnight Hour'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 In the Midnight Hour?
In the Midnight Hour has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.9, 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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