Ref. #3B3850 · MP6678
Night Mission
4%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Night Mission Technical Profile
What color is Night Mission? It's a dark warm neutral with the hex code #3B3850. Colors similar to Night Mission include Behr Blackberry Wine, Benjamin Moore Majestic Violet, Behr Artistic License. Night Mission has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 4, Night Mission 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 Mission 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 Mission
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Night Mission
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Night Mission
#3B3850
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#624B70
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Night Mission
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Night Mission 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Night Mission.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Night Mission — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Night Mission have?
Night Mission by MPC has a cool (violet) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Night Mission from other brands?
The closest matches are Blackberry Wine by Behr (#3E3B57), Majestic Violet by Benjamin Moore (#3B3551), Artistic License by Behr (#453F56). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Night Mission?
Night Mission has an LRV of 4.3, 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 Night Mission's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.