Midnight Hour 1038-7 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #3B484F, estimated 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.
PPG · #3B484F · 1038-7
Midnight Hour
6%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Midnight Hour Technical Profile
HEX Code#3B484F
RGB59, 72, 79
Estimated LRV6.1
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Midnight Hour
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Midnight Hour from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Midnight Hour are Sea Serpent by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Navigation by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Mount Etna by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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