Nightfall 0340 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #5D4F38, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nightfall from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5D4F38 · 0340
Nightfall
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Nightfall Technical Profile
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Nightfall in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nightfall in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintNightfall
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sNightfall
Nightfall
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Best Bronze
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Old Footlocker
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Friar's Brown
PPG
Very similar
Burley Wood
Behr
Very similar
Char Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Midnight Forest
Valspar
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Raw Cacao Bean
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Pearl Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Black Bread
Kilz
Visible difference
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nightfall
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nightfall
#5D4F38
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#737850
Trim & Molding
Pure 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
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Nightfall.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Nightfall — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nightfall have?
Nightfall by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Nightfall in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nightfall from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nightfall are Nightfall by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Best Bronze by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Old Footlocker by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.2, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Nightfall's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.