Moscow Midnight 9142 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #204652, LRV 5 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sophisticated Teal from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #204652 · 9142
Moscow Midnight
5%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Moscow Midnight Technical Profile
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Moscow Midnight in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Moscow 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-WilliamsMoscow Midnight
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSophisticated Teal
Sophisticated Teal
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mariana Blue
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Teal
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mariana Trench
Valspar
Nearly identical
Viridian Odyssey
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Kingfisher
Behr
Very similar
Blue Bayberry
PPG
Very similar
Frozen Stream
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Blue Green
RAL
Visible difference
Oceans Deep
Kilz
Visible difference
Hague Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Moscow Midnight
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Moscow Midnight
#204652
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#3D4868
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Moscow Midnight
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Moscow 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
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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Moscow Midnight — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Moscow Midnight have?
Moscow Midnight 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 Moscow Midnight in your own space before committing.
What colors match Moscow Midnight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Moscow Midnight are Sophisticated Teal by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Mariana Blue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Teal by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Moscow 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 Moscow Midnight?
Moscow Midnight has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.3, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Moscow Midnight's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.