Midnight Spruce DE6294 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #555B53, LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pointed Fir from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #555B53 · DE6294
Midnight Spruce
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Midnight Spruce Technical Profile
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Midnight Spruce in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Midnight Spruce 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 Spruce
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPointed Fir
Pointed Fir
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pointed Fir
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Shaded Fern
PPG
Nearly identical
Blackened Pine
Valspar
Nearly identical
Twilight Forest
Behr
Nearly identical
Ashwood Moss
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Basalt Grey
RAL
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dark Umber
Kilz
Very similar
Espalier
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Midnight Spruce
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Midnight Spruce
#555B53
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5A8765
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Midnight Spruce
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Midnight Spruce 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.
Midnight Spruce — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Midnight Spruce have?
Midnight Spruce by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Midnight Spruce in your own space before committing.
What colors match Midnight Spruce from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Midnight Spruce are Pointed Fir by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pointed Fir by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Shaded Fern by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Midnight Spruce'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 Spruce?
Midnight Spruce has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.0, 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 Spruce's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.