Midnight Oil 1631 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #474849, estimated LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Licorice Rope from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #474849 · 1631
Midnight Oil
7%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Midnight Oil Technical Profile
HEX Code#474849
RGB71, 72, 73
Estimated LRV6.5
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Licorice Rope
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#454748
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Black Boudoir
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#454749
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Black Tie
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#464647
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#444546
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#46474A
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#46474A
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Deep Onyx
PPG
#454444
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RAL
#474B4E
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#434341
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Colors That Work With Midnight Oil
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Midnight Oil
#474849
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4E4E75
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Midnight Oil
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Midnight Oil 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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Midnight Oil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Midnight Oil have?
Midnight Oil by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Midnight Oil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Midnight Oil are Licorice Rope by Kilz (a close digital match), Black Boudoir by Behr (a close digital match), Black Tie by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Midnight Oil'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 Midnight Oil?
Midnight Oil has a estimated lightness value of 6.5, 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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