Mackintosh Midnight DET579 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #41434E, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blue Coal from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #41434E · DET579
Mackintosh Midnight
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mackintosh Midnight Technical Profile
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Mackintosh Midnight in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mackintosh Midnight in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMackintosh Midnight
Nearly identical
ValsparBlue Coal
Blue Coal
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pantry Plum
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Napoleon
PPG
Nearly identical
Black Elegance
Behr
Very similar
Blackberry Punch
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Slate Grey
RAL
Very similar
Charcoal Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Piccolo
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Grate Black
Kilz
Very similar
Octavius
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Paean Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mackintosh Midnight
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mackintosh Midnight
#41434E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5B4E74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mackintosh Midnight
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mackintosh Midnight 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
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mackintosh Midnight — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mackintosh Midnight have?
Mackintosh Midnight 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 Mackintosh Midnight in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mackintosh Midnight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mackintosh Midnight are Blue Coal by Valspar (a near-identical match), Downing Street by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pantry Plum by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mackintosh Midnight'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 Mackintosh Midnight?
Mackintosh Midnight has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.7, 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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