Benjamin Moore

Midnight Blue

1638

Midnight Blue is a very dark blue-gray that approaches black, with subtle steel-blue undertones that emerge under direct light. With an LRV of 8.22, it reads almost as dark as true black but retains a discernible blue identity when compared side by side. The hex value #494E52 shows a tightly compressed range of RGB values, confirming its near-neutral darkness.

Benjamin Moore pairs it with Cloud White 967, Grenadier Pond 698, Simply White OC-117, and Autumn Gold 2152-30. The warm amber of Autumn Gold offers a deliberate contrast to the cool blue-gray foundation.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1638

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Midnight Blue in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Midnight Blue under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Midnight Blue under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

207°

Cyan Family

Lightness

30%

Dark

Saturation

6%

Very Muted

LRV

8.2
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#494E52
RGB Decimal
73, 78, 82
RGB Percent
28.6%, 30.6%, 32.2%
HSL
206.7, 5.8%, 30.4%
HSV
206.7, 11.0%, 32.2%
CMYK
11.0%, 4.9%, 0.0%, 67.8%
YIQ
77.0, -4.3, 0.2
XYZ
7.00, 7.47, 9.06
CIE Lab
32.86, -1.08, -3.06
CIE Luv
32.86, -2.80, -3.62
Hunter Lab
27.34, -0.74, -2.16
Decimal
4804178

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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