Ref. #3E505F · DE5818
Midnight Haze
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Midnight Haze Technical Profile
What color is Midnight Haze? It's a dark cool blue with the hex code #3E505F. Colors similar to Midnight Haze include Vista Paint Day Spa, Valspar Fly-by-Night Blue, Sherwin-Williams Indigo Batik. Midnight Haze has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 8, Midnight Haze 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 Midnight Haze
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Midnight Haze
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Midnight Haze
#3E505F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#53557D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Midnight Haze
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Midnight Haze 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 Midnight Haze.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Midnight Haze — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Midnight Haze have?
Midnight Haze by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Midnight Haze from other brands?
The closest matches are Day Spa by Vista Paint (#3E5261), Fly-by-Night Blue by Valspar (#414F5B), Indigo Batik by Sherwin-Williams (#3E5063). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Midnight Haze?
Midnight Haze has an LRV of 7.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Midnight Haze's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.