Benjamin Moore Midnight Blue 1638
| Official page: | Midnight Blue 1638 |
| Code: | 1638 |
| Name: | Midnight Blue |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Midnight Blue?
Elevate your space with the timeless sophistication of Benjamin Moore 1638 Midnight Blue. This rich, moody hue exudes elegance and creates a striking focal point in any room. Pair Midnight Blue with crisp whites and soft neutrals for a classic contrast, or with metallic accents for a touch of glamour. Complement the depth of Midnight Blue with warm golds or brass tones for a luxurious feel, or add in touches of blush pink or sage green for a refined, harmonious palette. Embrace the versatility of Benjamin Moore 1638 Midnight Blue to bring depth and richness to your interior design scheme.
Benjamin Moore 1638 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Midnight Blue for exterior (2 photos)
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool grey hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Benjamin Moore Midnight Blue reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Benjamin Moore Midnight Blue undertones?
Midnight Blue 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:
#494E52
RGB code:
73, 78, 82
Is Benjamin Moore Midnight Blue 1638 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 207°, this black leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
1638 Midnight Blue HSL code: 207, 6%, 30%
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 Midnight Blue
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 sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All 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:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Midnight Blue:
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.
Lighter shades
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Midnight Blue
Darker shades
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 Midnight Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 27, such as Benjamin Moore Antique Pearl and Night Shade.
LRV of Midnight Blue
Midnight Blue has an LRV of 8.22% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?
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 8.22%, 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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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #494E52 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 73, 78, 82 | |
| RGB Percent | 28.63%, 30.59%, 32.16% | |
| HSV | Hue: 207° Saturation: 10.98% Value: 32.16% | |
| HSL | hsl(207, 6, 30) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 10.98 Magenta: 4.88 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 67.84 | |
| YIQ | Y: 76.961 I: -4.265 Q: 0.187 | |
| XYZ | X: 6.995 Y: 7.474 Z: 9.055 | |
| CIE Lab | L:32.863 a:-1.088 b:-3.05 | |
| CIE Luv | L:32.863 u:-2.805 v:-3.61 | |
| Decimal | 4804178 | |
| Hunter Lab | 27.339, -2.176, -0.499 | |
Benjamin Moore 1638 Midnight Blue
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