Midnight Haze DE5818 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #3E505F, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Day Spa from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3E505F · DE5818
Midnight Haze
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Midnight Haze Technical Profile
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Midnight Haze in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Midnight Haze in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMidnight Haze
Nearly identical
Vista PaintDay Spa
Day Spa
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fly-by-Night Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Night Tide
Behr
Nearly identical
Indigo Batik
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Midnight Bliss
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Day Spa
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cavalry
PPG
Very similar
Hudson Bay
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Kettle Black
Kilz
Very similar
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Slate Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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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
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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 sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Midnight Haze in your own space before committing.
What colors match Midnight Haze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Midnight Haze are Day Spa by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Fly-by-Night Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Night Tide by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Midnight Haze'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 Midnight Haze?
Midnight Haze has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Midnight Haze's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.