Dark Night 4003-4C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #5E6576, LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wine Dark from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5E6576 · 4003-4C
Dark Night
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dark Night Technical Profile
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Dark Night in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dark Night in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparDark Night
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallWine Dark
Wine Dark
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Blue Gaspe
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pencil Lead
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Blue Heron
PPG
Nearly identical
Mesmerize
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sweet Blueberry
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Curtain Call
Behr
Very similar
Flirty Fran
Vista Paint
Very similar
Overlook
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Purpling
Kilz
Visible difference
Pigeon Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dark Night
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark Night
#5E6576
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#756B9C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark Night
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark Night 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Dark Night.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dark Night — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark Night have?
Dark Night by Valspar has a neutral 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 Dark Night in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dark Night from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Night are Wine Dark by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Blue Gaspe by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Pencil Lead by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dark Night'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 Dark Night?
Dark Night has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.0, 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 Dark Night's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.