What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Midnight Blue?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Midnight Blue undertone is #494E52 .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Midnight Blue?

RGB code is 73, 78, 82 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

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Q: Is Benjamin Moore Midnight Blue 1638 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore 1638 Midnight Blue is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Midnight Blue undertones?

Blue is Benjamin Moore Midnight Blue undertone color.

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

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Midnight Blue for exterior

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 hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

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What are Benjamin Moore Midnight Blue undertones?

The undertone of Midnight Blue can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

HEX value:

#494E52

RGB code:

73, 78, 82

Is Benjamin Moore Midnight Blue 1638 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 207° thisblackrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

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.

Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

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:

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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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Darker shades

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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.

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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 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 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