Ref. #3F4855 · DEA184
Parisian Night
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Parisian Night Technical Profile
What color is Parisian Night? It's a dark cool gray with the hex code #3F4855. Colors similar to Parisian Night include Behr Starless Night, Valspar Royal Navy, Sherwin-Williams Charcoal Blue. Parisian Night has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 6, Parisian Night creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Parisian Night pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Parisian Night
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Parisian Night
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Parisian Night
#3F4855
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#535077
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Parisian Night
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Parisian 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 Parisian 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.
Parisian Night — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Parisian Night have?
Parisian Night by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Parisian Night from other brands?
The closest matches are Starless Night by Behr (#3E4855), Royal Navy by Valspar (#414A55), Charcoal Blue by Sherwin-Williams (#3D4450). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Parisian Night?
Parisian Night has an LRV of 6.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Parisian Night's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.