Cover of Night by Dunn-Edwards paint color
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Cover of Night

7%LRV Value
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Cover of Night DE6329 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #494E4F, LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nightfall from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Cover of Night Technical Profile

HEX Code#494E4F
RGB73, 78, 79
LRV7.4
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Cover of Night in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Cover of Night in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsCover of Night
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreNightfall

Nightfall

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Catskill Brown

Behr

Nearly identical

Blue Grey

RAL

Nearly identical

Witchcraft

PPG

Very similar

Forest Canopy

Valspar

Very similar

Puerto Desedo

Vista Paint

Very similar

Hopper Head

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Big Dipper

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Toasted Poppyseed

Kilz

Very similar

Metal .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

Dark and Stormy

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Dark River

Hirshfield's

Very similar

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Colors That Work With Cover of Night

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Cover of Night

#494E4F

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#515F7A

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Cover of Night

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Cheating Heart

Complement

Mink

Cover of Night Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Sculptural Silver

Trim

Boysenberry Shadow

Accent

This Color

Pop

Golf Course

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Setting

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Candied Apple

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Porpoise

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Red River

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Mohawk Valley

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Shallot Bulb

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Frappé

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#BFBAAF

Cover of Night — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Cover of Night have?
Cover of Night by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Cover of Night in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cover of Night from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cover of Night are Nightfall by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Catskill Brown by Behr (a near-identical match), Satin Black by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cover of Night'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 Cover of Night?
Cover of Night has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.4, 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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