Ref. #3D4645 · 14-05
Dark As Night
6%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Dark As Night Technical Profile
What color is Dark As Night? It's a dark cool gray with the hex code #3D4645. Colors similar to Dark As Night include MPC Seven Seas Green Met., Behr Dark Cavern, Colorhouse Metal .06. Dark As Night has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 6, Dark As Night creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Dark As Night pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Dark As Night
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Dark As Night from other brands?
The closest matches are Seven Seas Green Met. by MPC (#3C4443), Dark Cavern by Behr (#3E4442), Metal .06 by Colorhouse (#3F4647). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Dark As Night?
Dark As Night has an LRV of 5.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.