Ref. #555B53 · DE6294
Midnight Spruce
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Midnight Spruce Technical Profile
What color is Midnight Spruce? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #555B53. Colors similar to Midnight Spruce include Vista Paint Pointed Fir, Hirshfield's Pointed Fir, MPC Pinesap. Midnight Spruce has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Midnight Spruce creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Midnight Spruce pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Midnight Spruce
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Midnight Spruce.
More gray colors from other brands
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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Midnight Spruce from other brands?
The closest matches are Pointed Fir by Vista Paint (#575D55), Pointed Fir by Hirshfield's (#575D56), Pinesap by MPC (#545C53). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Midnight Spruce?
Midnight Spruce has an LRV of 10.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.