Nightfall 8003-46G is a blue paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #2A364E, estimated LRV 4 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Old Navy from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #2A364E · 8003-46G
Nightfall
4%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Nightfall Technical Profile
HEX Code#2A364E
RGB42, 54, 78
Estimated LRV3.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Nightfall
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nightfall
#2A364E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4A4467
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nightfall
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nightfall 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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Nightfall — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nightfall have?
Nightfall by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue 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 Nightfall from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nightfall are Old Navy by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Limo-scene by Behr (a very close match), Black River Falls by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Nightfall'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 Nightfall?
Nightfall has a estimated lightness value of 3.7, 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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