Night Owl 7061 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #63655F, LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sable Evening from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #63655F · 7061
Night Owl
13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Night Owl Technical Profile
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Night Owl in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Night Owl in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsNight Owl
Nearly identical
ValsparSable Evening
Sable Evening
Valspar
Nearly identical
Deepest Valley Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Black Locust
Behr
Nearly identical
Tornado Wind
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Castlemare
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fade to Black
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Kendall Charcoal
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Dark Umber
Kilz
Very similar
Ashton Grey
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Night Owl
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Night Owl
#63655F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6B9463
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Night Owl
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Night Owl 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 Owl.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Night Owl — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Night Owl have?
Night Owl by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Night Owl in your own space before committing.
What colors match Night Owl from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Night Owl are Sable Evening by Valspar (a near-identical match), Deepest Valley Green by PPG (a near-identical match), Black Locust by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Night Owl'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 Night Owl?
Night Owl has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.8, 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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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 Night Owl's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.