Benjamin Moore After Midnight CSP-630

Official page:After Midnight CSP-630
Code:CSP-630
Name:After Midnight
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore After Midnight?

Introducing a captivating hue from the Benjamin Moore collection, After Midnight (CSP-630) effortlessly exudes sophistication and elegance. This deep, rich shade creates a bold statement in any space, making it ideal for a sleek, modern interior. When paired with soft ivory tones and subtle metallic accents, After Midnight harmonizes beautifully, evoking a sense of luxurious charm. Embrace the timeless appeal of After Midnight by complementing it with warm oak wood furnishings and plush velvet fabrics for a refined aesthetic.

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What are Benjamin Moore After Midnight undertones?

After Midnight has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#33383E

RGB code:

51, 56, 62

Is Benjamin Moore After Midnight CSP-630 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 213°, this black leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

CSP-630 After Midnight HSL code: 213, 10%, 22%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects After Midnight

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore After Midnight:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

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Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color After Midnight with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 33, such as Benjamin Moore Night Shade and Woodcliff Lake.

LRV of After Midnight

After Midnight has an LRV of 6.01% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 6.01%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#33383ECopy color code
RGB Decimal51, 56, 62Copy color code
RGB Percent20.00%, 21.96%, 24.31%Copy color code
HSVHue: 213° Saturation: 17.74% Value: 24.31%Copy color code
HSLhsl(213, 10, 22)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 17.74 Magenta: 9.68 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 75.69Copy color code
YIQY: 55.189 I: -4.908 Q: 0.81Copy color code
XYZX: 3.649 Y: 3.88 Z: 5.113Copy color code
CIE LabL:23.27 a:-0.6 b:-4.447Copy color code
CIE LuvL:23.27 u:-2.648 v:-4.82Copy color code
Decimal3356734Copy color code
Hunter Lab19.697, -1.406, -1.601Copy color code
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