Ref. #656A6E · 9560
Night Out
14%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Night Out Technical Profile
What color is Night Out? It's a deep cool neutral with the hex code #656A6E. Colors similar to Night Out include Valspar Bottlenose Dolphin, Vista Paint Grafton Grey, Benjamin Moore Charcoal Slate. Night Out has a cool (blue) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Night Out 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, Night Out 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 Night Out
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Night Out
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Night Out
#656A6E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6A6D9C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Night Out
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Night Out 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 Night Out.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Night Out — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Night Out have?
Night Out by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Night Out from other brands?
The closest matches are Bottlenose Dolphin by Valspar (#656B6F), Grafton Grey by Vista Paint (#63686A), Charcoal Slate by Benjamin Moore (#65686A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Night Out?
Night Out has an LRV of 14.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Night Out's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.