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Nightfall
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Nightfall Technical Profile
What color is Nightfall? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #61523D. Colors similar to Nightfall include Sherwin-Williams Pier, Vista Paint Olive Grove, Vista Paint Nightfall. Nightfall has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Nightfall 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, Nightfall 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 Nightfall
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nightfall
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nightfall
#61523D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A7D54
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nightfall
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nightfall 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Nightfall.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Nightfall — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nightfall have?
Nightfall by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Nightfall from other brands?
The closest matches are Pier by Sherwin-Williams (#63523D), Olive Grove by Vista Paint (#61543E), Nightfall by Vista Paint (#5D4F38). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Nightfall?
Nightfall has an LRV of 8.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Nightfall's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.