Ref. #4F4F5E · DE5937
Night Night
8%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Night Night Technical Profile
What color is Night Night? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #4F4F5E. Colors similar to Night Night include Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm, Benjamin Moore Wood Violet, PPG Black Flame. Night Night has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 8, Night Night 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, Night Night 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 Night Night
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Night Night
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Night Night
#4F4F5E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#705A86
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Night Night
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Night Night 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 Night Night.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Night Night — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Night Night have?
Night Night by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (violet) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Night Night from other brands?
The closest matches are Approaching Storm by Benjamin Moore (#4C4B5D), Wood Violet by Benjamin Moore (#514D5C), Black Flame by PPG (#484B5A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Night Night?
Night Night has an LRV of 8.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Night Night's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.