Nightfall 1596 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #4C4F4F, estimated LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Satin Black from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #4C4F4F · 1596
Nightfall
8%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Nightfall Technical Profile
HEX Code#4C4F4F
RGB76, 79, 79
Estimated LRV7.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Nightfall
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nightfall
#4C4F4F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#52677C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nightfall
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nightfall 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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Nightfall — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nightfall have?
Nightfall 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 Nightfall from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nightfall are Satin Black by Behr (a close digital match), Cover of Night by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Cracked Pepper by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Nightfall'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 Nightfall?
Nightfall has a estimated lightness value of 7.7, 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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