Midnight Shadow 4004-4C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #525E6D, estimated 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.
Valspar · #525E6D · 4004-4C
Midnight Shadow
11%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Midnight Shadow Technical Profile
HEX Code#525E6D
RGB82, 94, 109
Estimated LRV10.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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#4D5B6A
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Colors That Work With Midnight Shadow
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Midnight Shadow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Midnight Shadow are Stiffkey Blue by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match), Evening Dove by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Yankee Doodle by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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