Ref. #35596D · 777
Summer Nights
9%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Summer Nights Technical Profile
What color is Summer Nights? It's a dark cool blue with the hex code #35596D. Colors similar to Summer Nights include Dunn-Edwards Summer Night, Sherwin-Williams Endless Sea, PPG Brigade. Summer Nights has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Summer Nights creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Summer Nights
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer Nights
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Nights
#35596D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#545B81
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Nights
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer Nights 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 Summer Nights.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Summer Nights — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Nights have?
Summer Nights by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Summer Nights from other brands?
The closest matches are Summer Night by Dunn-Edwards (#36576A), Endless Sea by Sherwin-Williams (#32586E), Brigade by PPG (#365D73). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Summer Nights?
Summer Nights has an LRV of 9.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Summer Nights's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.