Night Watch 9680 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #303636, 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.
Ref. #303636 · 9680
Night Watch
4%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Night Watch Technical Profile
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Night Watch in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Night Watch 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 Watch
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBlack Knight
Black Knight
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Nourish .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Blackout
Behr
Nearly identical
Anthracite Grey
RAL
Very similar
Black Licorice
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mystic Black
Kilz
Very similar
Black Licorice
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Rugged Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Caviar
Valspar
Very similar
Starless Sky
PPG
Very similar
Black
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pitch Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Night Watch
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
Pure 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
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
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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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Night Watch in your own space before committing.
What colors match Night Watch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Night Watch are Black Knight by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Nourish .06 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Blackout by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Watch's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.