Black of Night 6993 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #323639, LRV 4 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Midnight Dream from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #323639 · 6993
Black of Night
4%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Black of Night Technical Profile
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Black of Night in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Black of Night in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsBlack of Night
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMidnight Dream
Midnight Dream
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Nourish .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Spade Black
Behr
Nearly identical
Granite Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Sayward Pine
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sayward Pine
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mystic Black
Kilz
Very similar
True Black
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Starless Sky
PPG
Very similar
Tomcat
Valspar
Very similar
Dark Engine
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pitch Black
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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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.
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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 sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Black of Night in your own space before committing.
What colors match Black of Night from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black of Night are Midnight Dream by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Black Satin by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Nourish .06 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Black of Night'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 Black of Night?
Black of Night has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 3.6, 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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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.