Nightfall Sky CC-38 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #706679, LRV 14 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Iris Petal from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #706679 · CC-38
Nightfall Sky
14%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Nightfall Sky Technical Profile
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Nightfall Sky in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nightfall Sky in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreNightfall Sky
Nearly identical
BehrIris Petal
Iris Petal
Behr
Nearly identical
Purple Pansies
Vista Paint
Very similar
Nightshade Violet
PPG
Very similar
Violaceous
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pearl Black Berry
RAL
Very similar
Southern Belle
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wood Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Regal Purple
Kilz
Very similar
Boysenberry Jam
Valspar
Very similar
Graphite
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nightfall Sky
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nightfall Sky
#706679
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1719F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nightfall Sky
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nightfall Sky 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 Nightfall Sky.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Nightfall Sky — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nightfall Sky have?
Nightfall Sky by Benjamin Moore has a cool (violet) 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 Nightfall Sky in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nightfall Sky from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nightfall Sky are Iris Petal by Behr (a near-identical match), Purple Pansies by Vista Paint (a very close match), Nightshade Violet by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Nightfall Sky'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 Sky?
Nightfall Sky has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Nightfall Sky's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.