Night Watch 9680 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #303636, estimated LRV 4 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Black Knight from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #303636 · 9680
Night Watch
4%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Night Watch Technical Profile
HEX Code#303636
RGB48, 54, 54
Estimated LRV3.5
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Night Watch
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Night Watch
#303636
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#3D4D5C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Night Watch
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Night Watch Room Palettes
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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
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Night Watch — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Night Watch have?
Night Watch by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Night Watch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Night Watch are Black Knight by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Nourish .06 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Blackout by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Night Watch'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 Watch?
Night Watch has a estimated lightness value 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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