Benjamin Moore Midnight Oil 1631

What are Benjamin Moore Midnight Oil undertones?

The undertone of Midnight Oil 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Midnight Oil 1631 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 210° thisblackrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1631 Midnight Oil HSL code: 210, 1%, 28%

• 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.
• 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.

How light temperature affects Midnight Oil

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:

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 Oil:

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

1631
Midnight Oil

• 2124-10
  Wrought Iron

  

• HC-178
  Charcoal Slate

  

• 1617
  Cheating Heart

  

• 1616
  Stormy Sky

  

• 1610
  French Beret

  

Darker shades

1631
Midnight Oil

• 2126-10
  Black Tar

  

• CW-680
  Mopboard Black

  

• 2132-20
  Ebony King

  

• 2120-20
  Black Iron

  

• 2129-10
  Midnight Dream

  

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 Oil with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 30, such as Benjamin Moore Night Shade and Woodcliff Lake.

1631
Midnight Oil

• 2116-10
  Night Shade

  

• 980
  Woodcliff Lake

  

• 2108-50
  Silver Fox

  

• CSP-70
  Upper West Side

  

• 1542
  Himalayan Trek

  

• HC-175
  Briarwood

  

• AF-685
  Thunder

  

LRV of Midnight Oil

Midnight Oil has an LRV of 7.67% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#464748
RGB Decimal	70, 71, 72
RGB Percent	27.45%, 27.84%, 28.24%
HSV	Hue: 210° Saturation: 2.78% Value: 28.24%
HSL	hsl(210, 1, 28)
CMYK	Cyan: 2.78 Magenta: 1.39 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 71.76
YIQ	Y: 70.815 I: -0.917 Q: 0.1
XYZ	X: 5.948 Y: 6.276 Z: 7.027
CIE Lab	L:30.099 a:-0.19 b:-0.742
CIE Luv	L:30.099 u:-0.581 v:-0.851
Decimal	4605768
Hunter Lab	25.053, -1.46, 0.906