Midnight Oil 1631 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #474849, 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.
Ref. #474849 · 1631
Midnight Oil
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Midnight Oil Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Midnight Oil in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Midnight Oil in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMidnight Oil
Nearly identical
KilzLicorice Rope
Licorice Rope
Kilz
Nearly identical
Black Boudoir
Behr
Nearly identical
Black Tie
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Off-Black
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Midnight Magic
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Midnight Magic
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Noir
Valspar
Nearly identical
Deep Onyx
PPG
Nearly identical
Blue Grey
RAL
Very similar
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Anchored Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Metal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Seeing a close call? Order a peel-and-stick sample of Midnight Oil — or sample it next to its top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Midnight Oil
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Midnight Oil.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Midnight Oil in your own space before committing.
What colors match Midnight Oil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Midnight Oil are Licorice Rope by Kilz (a near-identical match), Black Boudoir by Behr (a near-identical match), Black Tie by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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.
Explore More with Midnight Oil
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 Oil's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.