Ref. #323639 · 6993
Black of Night
4%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Black of Night Technical Profile
What color is Black of Night? It's a dark cool gray with the hex code #323639. Colors similar to Black of Night include Benjamin Moore Midnight Dream, Benjamin Moore Black Satin, Colorhouse Nourish .06. Black of Night has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 4, Black of 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, Black of 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 Black of Night
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Black of Night
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black of Night
#323639
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#3F415F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black of Night
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black of 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Black of 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.
Black of Night — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black of Night have?
Black of Night by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Black of Night from other brands?
The closest matches are Midnight Dream by Benjamin Moore (#333537), Black Satin by Benjamin Moore (#323536), Nourish .06 by Colorhouse (#313536). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Black of Night?
Black of Night has an LRV of 3.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Black of Night's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.