Midsummer Night 8003-37G is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #1E4540, LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bavarian Forest from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #1E4540 · 8003-37G
Midsummer Night
5%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Midsummer Night Technical Profile
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Midsummer Night in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Midsummer Night in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparMidsummer Night
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBavarian Forest
Bavarian Forest
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Deep Pine
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Country Squire
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dark Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Woodland Springs
Vista Paint
Very similar
Hidden Forest
Behr
Very similar
Atlantic Waves
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dark Hunter Green
PPG
Visible difference
Pearl Opal Green
RAL
Visible difference
Deep Spruce
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Midsummer Night
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Midsummer Night
#1E4540
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#39505D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Midsummer Night
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Midsummer 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 Midsummer Night.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Midsummer Night — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Midsummer Night have?
Midsummer Night by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Midsummer Night in your own space before committing.
What colors match Midsummer Night from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Midsummer Night are Bavarian Forest by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Deep Pine by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Forest Green by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Midsummer 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 Midsummer Night?
Midsummer Night has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.9, 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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Why Midsummer Night's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.