Dark As Night 14-05 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #3D4645, LRV 6 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dark Cavern from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3D4645 · 14-05
Dark As Night
6%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Dark As Night Technical Profile
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Dark As Night in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dark As Night in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDark As Night
Nearly identical
BehrDark Cavern
Dark Cavern
Behr
Nearly identical
Metal .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Forest Canopy
Valspar
Very similar
Refined Green
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dark River
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Big Dipper
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Regent Green
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Moonless Sky
Vista Paint
Very similar
Studio Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Iron Grey
RAL
Very similar
Shaded Forest
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Typewriter
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dark As Night
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark As Night
#3D4645
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#495F6D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark As Night
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark As 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Dark As 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.
Dark As Night — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark As Night have?
Dark As Night by PPG has a cool (green) 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 Dark As Night in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dark As Night from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark As Night are Dark Cavern by Behr (a near-identical match), Metal .06 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Forest Canopy by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Dark As 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 Dark As Night?
Dark As Night has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.8, 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
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dark As Night's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.