Dark Night 6237 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #23383F, LRV 4 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spirited Navy from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #23383F · 6237
Dark Night
4%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Dark Night Technical Profile
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Dark Night in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dark 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-WilliamsDark Night
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySpirited Navy
Spirited Navy
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Night Shade
Behr
Nearly identical
Green Blue
RAL
Very similar
Puerto Deseado
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pacific Sea Teal
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Viridian Odyssey
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Atlantic Waves
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Deep Galaxy
Valspar
Visible difference
Midnight Hour
PPG
Visible difference
Nourish .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Night Magic
Kilz
Visible difference
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dark Night
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark Night
#23383F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#3C4359
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark Night
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark 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
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More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dark Night — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark Night have?
Dark Night by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dark Night in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dark Night from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Night are Spirited Navy by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Night Shade by Behr (a near-identical match), Graduation Cap by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Dark 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 Dark Night?
Dark Night has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 3.5, 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 Dark Night's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.