Midnight Shadow 4004-4C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #525E6D, LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stiffkey Blue from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #525E6D · 4004-4C
Midnight Shadow
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Midnight Shadow Technical Profile
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Midnight Shadow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Midnight Shadow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparMidnight Shadow
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallStiffkey Blue
Stiffkey Blue
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Evening Dove
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Yankee Doodle
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
America'S Cup Navy
PPG
Very similar
English Channel
Behr
Very similar
Seal Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mineral Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Thunderstorm
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Poseidon Depths
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Stormy Sea
Kilz
Very similar
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Midnight Shadow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Midnight Shadow
#525E6D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#636191
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Midnight Shadow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Midnight Shadow 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 Midnight Shadow.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Midnight Shadow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Midnight Shadow have?
Midnight Shadow 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 Midnight Shadow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Midnight Shadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Midnight Shadow are Stiffkey Blue by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Evening Dove by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Yankee Doodle by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Midnight Shadow'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 Midnight Shadow?
Midnight Shadow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Midnight Shadow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.