Ref. #36576A · DE5811
Summer Night
9%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Summer Night Technical Profile
What color is Summer Night? It's a dark cool blue with the hex code #36576A. Colors similar to Summer Night include Benjamin Moore Summer Nights, Sherwin-Williams Endless Sea, Valspar Newport Gray. Summer Night has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Summer Night creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Summer Night
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer Night
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Night
#36576A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#545A7F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Night
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer 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 Summer Night.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Summer Night — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Night have?
Summer Night by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Summer Night from other brands?
The closest matches are Summer Nights by Benjamin Moore (#35596D), Endless Sea by Sherwin-Williams (#32586E), Newport Gray by Valspar (#3D5869). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Summer Night?
Summer Night has an LRV of 8.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Summer Night's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.