Midnight Hour 1038-7 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #3B484F, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sea Serpent from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3B484F · 1038-7
Midnight Hour
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Midnight Hour Technical Profile
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Midnight Hour in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Midnight Hour in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMidnight Hour
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSea Serpent
Sea Serpent
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Navigation
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Orion Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Blue Note
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Calm Interlude
Vista Paint
Very similar
Night Magic
Kilz
Very similar
Pitch Cobalt
Valspar
Very similar
Charred
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Calm Interlude
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Iron Grey
RAL
Very similar
Metal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Midnight Hour
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Midnight Hour
#3B484F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4C5171
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Midnight Hour
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Midnight Hour 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 Midnight Hour.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Midnight Hour — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Midnight Hour have?
Midnight Hour by PPG has a neutral 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 Midnight Hour in your own space before committing.
What colors match Midnight Hour from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Midnight Hour are Sea Serpent by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Navigation by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Mount Etna by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Midnight Hour'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 Midnight Hour?
Midnight Hour has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Midnight Hour's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.