Night Night DE5937 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #4F4F5E, LRV 8 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Approaching Storm from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4F4F5E · DE5937
Night Night
8%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Night Night Technical Profile
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Night Night in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Night Night in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsNight Night
Very similar
Benjamin MooreApproaching Storm
Approaching Storm
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Black Flame
PPG
Very similar
India Ink
Kilz
Very similar
China Aster
Vista Paint
Very similar
Virtuoso
Behr
Very similar
Blackwater
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Coal Tipple
Valspar
Very similar
Quixotic Plum
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sliced Eggplant
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Slate Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Paean Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Night Night in your own space before committing.
What colors match Night Night from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Night Night are Approaching Storm by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Wood Violet by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Black Flame by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Night Night'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 Night Night?
Night Night has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.1, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.