Dark As Night 14-05 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #3D4645, estimated 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.
PPG · #3D4645 · 14-05
Dark As Night
6%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Dark As Night Technical Profile
HEX Code#3D4645
RGB61, 70, 69
Estimated LRV5.8
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Dark As Night
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dark As Night from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark As Night are Dark Cavern by Behr (a close digital match), Metal .06 by Colorhouse (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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