Ref. #5A533D · CC-662
Night Owl
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Night Owl Technical Profile
What color is Night Owl? It's a dark warm neutral with the hex code #5A533D. Colors similar to Night Owl include PPG Grapevine, PPG Walnut Grove, Valspar Hyde Park. Night Owl has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Night Owl 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, Night Owl 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 Night Owl
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Night Owl
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Night Owl
#5A533D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6F7951
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Night Owl
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Night Owl 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 Night Owl.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Night Owl — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Night Owl have?
Night Owl by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Night Owl from other brands?
The closest matches are Grapevine by PPG (#5F563F), Walnut Grove by PPG (#5C5644), Hyde Park by Valspar (#59563F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Night Owl?
Night Owl has an LRV of 8.7, 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 Night Owl's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.