Ref. #3B484F · 1038-7
Midnight Hour
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Midnight Hour Technical Profile
What color is Midnight Hour? It's a dark cool gray with the hex code #3B484F. Colors similar to Midnight Hour include Sherwin-Williams Sea Serpent, Sherwin-Williams Mount Etna, Behr Orion Gray. Midnight Hour has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 6, Midnight Hour 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, Midnight Hour 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 Midnight Hour
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Midnight Hour from other brands?
The closest matches are Sea Serpent by Sherwin-Williams (#3E4B54), Mount Etna by Sherwin-Williams (#3D484C), Orion Gray by Behr (#3D4C55). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Midnight Hour?
Midnight Hour has an LRV of 6.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.