Ref. #514B46 · 2134-20
Midsummer Night
7%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Midsummer Night Technical Profile
What color is Midsummer Night? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #514B46. Colors similar to Midsummer Night include Sherwin-Williams Black Fox, Kilz Binoculars, Dunn-Edwards Mink. Midsummer Night has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 7, Midsummer Night creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Midsummer Night pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Midsummer Night
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Midsummer Night
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Midsummer Night
#514B46
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#797751
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Midsummer Night
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Midsummer Night 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 Midsummer Night.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Midsummer Night — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Midsummer Night have?
Midsummer Night by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Midsummer Night from other brands?
The closest matches are Black Fox by Sherwin-Williams (#4F4842), Binoculars by Kilz (#504A43), Mink by Dunn-Edwards (#524A46). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Midsummer Night?
Midsummer Night has an LRV of 7.2, 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 Midsummer Night's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.