Ref. #3C504F · 1145-7
Night Watch
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Night Watch Technical Profile
What color is Night Watch? It's a dark cool gray with the hex code #3C504F. Colors similar to Night Watch include MPC Woodland Night, MPC Tsavorite Green, MPC Tamarack Green Met.. Night Watch has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 7, Night Watch 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, Night Watch 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 Night Watch
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Night Watch
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Night Watch
#3C504F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4C6173
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Night Watch
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Night Watch 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 Night Watch.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Night Watch — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Night Watch have?
Night Watch by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Night Watch from other brands?
The closest matches are Woodland Night by MPC (#405453), Tsavorite Green by MPC (#3E5454), Tamarack Green Met. by MPC (#374E4C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Night Watch?
Night Watch has an LRV of 7.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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