Midnight Haze DE5818 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #3E505F, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #3E505F · DE5818
Midnight Haze
8%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Midnight Haze Technical Profile
HEX Code#3E505F
RGB62, 80, 95
Estimated LRV7.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandDunn-Edwards
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Midnight Haze
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Day Spa
Vista Paint
#3E5261
Close digital match
Fly-by-Night Blue
Valspar
#414F5B
Close digital match
Night Tide
Behr
#455360
Close digital match
Indigo Batik
Sherwin-Williams
#3E5063
Similar digital color
Midnight Bliss
Dutch Boy
#3E5063
Similar digital color
Day Spa
Hirshfield's
#3D5463
Similar digital color
Cavalry
PPG
#3F4C5A
Similar digital color
Hudson Bay
Benjamin Moore
#405367
Similar digital color
Kettle Black
Kilz
#47535C
Similar digital color
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
#3D4E57
Similar digital color
Wool .06
Colorhouse
#485761
Similar digital color
Slate Grey
RAL
#434750
Visible digital difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Midnight Haze
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
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
Digital 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 sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Midnight Haze from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Midnight Haze are Day Spa by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Fly-by-Night Blue by Valspar (a close digital match), Night Tide by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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.
Explore More with Midnight Haze
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 Midnight Haze's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.