Midnight 6264 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #5D5962, LRV 10 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smoky Purple from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5D5962 · 6264
Midnight
10%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Midnight Technical Profile
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Midnight in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Midnight in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsMidnight
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySmoky Purple
Smoky Purple
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Forge
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mythic
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Legacy
Behr
Very similar
Purple Parlor
PPG
Very similar
Zuli
Vista Paint
Very similar
Muted Mulberry
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Eventide
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Space
Kilz
Very similar
Graphite Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Hopper Head
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Midnight
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Midnight
#5D5962
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8C5F8F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Midnight
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Midnight 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 Midnight.
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 — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Midnight have?
Midnight by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) 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 Midnight in your own space before committing.
What colors match Midnight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Midnight are Smoky Purple by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Forge by Valspar (a near-identical match), Mythic by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Midnight'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 Midnight?
Midnight has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.4, 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 Midnight's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.