Benjamin Moore

In the Midnight Hour

1666

In the Midnight Hour is a deep, saturated blue with cool undertones that appears rich and dense on surfaces. With an LRV of 10.17, this is a dark color best suited for bedrooms, dining rooms, or libraries where an intimate atmosphere is appropriate. Adequate lighting and lighter accents help balance its depth.

Benjamin Moore's Silver Mist, Nimbus Gray, Caliente, and Forest Floor offer effective pairing options for contrast or tonal harmony.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1666

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

In the Midnight Hour in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore In the Midnight Hour under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore In the Midnight Hour under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

203°

Cyan Family

Lightness

32%

Dark

Saturation

21%

Muted

LRV

10.2

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#415663

RGB Decimal

65, 86, 99

RGB Percent

25.5%, 33.7%, 38.8%

HSL

202.9, 20.7%, 32.2%

HSV

202.9, 34.3%, 38.8%

CMYK

34.3%, 13.1%, 0.0%, 61.2%

YIQ

81.2, -16.7, -0.4

XYZ

7.76, 8.68, 13.07

CIE Lab

35.36, -4.48, -10.11

CIE Luv

35.36, -10.41, -12.60

Hunter Lab

29.46, -3.06, -7.90

Decimal

4281955

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

In the Midnight Hour Night View Gale Force Chimney Smoke

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

In the Midnight Hour Retro Colonial Blue Cats and Dogs Cool Customer

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

In the Midnight Hour Sable Brownstone Terra Cotta Trail

Analogous

Adjacent colors

In the Midnight Hour Skyline Riverbend Royal Indigo

Cool Shades

Cool spectrum

In the Midnight Hour Skyline Heraldic Royal Indigo

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