Ref. #494E4F · DE6329
Cover of Night
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cover of Night Technical Profile
What color is Cover of Night? It's a dark cool gray with the hex code #494E4F. Colors similar to Cover of Night include Benjamin Moore Nightfall, Behr Catskill Brown, Benjamin Moore Raccoon Fur. Cover of Night has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 7, Cover of Night creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Cover of Night pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Cover of Night
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cover of Night
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
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
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
Cover of Night 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Cover of Night.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cover of Night — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cover of Night have?
Cover of Night by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Cover of Night from other brands?
The closest matches are Nightfall by Benjamin Moore (#4C4F4F), Catskill Brown by Behr (#444A4C), Raccoon Fur by Benjamin Moore (#474B4E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cover of Night?
Cover of Night has an LRV of 7.4, 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 Cover of Night's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.