Sherwin Williams Dark Night SW 6237
| Official page: | Dark Night SW 6237 |
| Code: | SW 6237 |
| Name: | Dark Night |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Pottery Barn Teen, Naturalist, 2019 Shapeshifter |
What color is Sherwin Williams Dark Night?
Immerse your space in the dramatic allure of Dark Night (SW 6237) by Sherwin Williams. This rich and mysterious hue creates a stunning ambiance, perfect for sophisticated dining rooms or luxurious bedrooms. Dark Night exudes elegance and depth, making it ideal for creating a cozy reading nook or a bold accent wall in a living room. Elevate your interior design with this deep, moody color that adds a touch of modern glamour to any room it graces. Let Dark Night (SW 6237) be the star of your decor scheme and watch as it transforms your space into a stylish sanctuary.
Dark Night for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Dark Night for living room
Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Blue shade can create a unique space
Dark Night 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.
Sherwin Williams Dark Night reviews
View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Dark Night undertones?
The undertone of Dark Night 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#23383F
RGB code:
35, 56, 63
Is Sherwin Williams Dark Night SW 6237 cool or warm?
With a hue of 195° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6237 Dark Night HSL code: 195, 29%, 19%
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 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 Dark Night
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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Dark Night:
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
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 Dark Night with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 15, such as Sherwin Williams Mauve Tinge and Studio Mauve.
LRV of Dark Night
Dark Night has an LRV of 3.59% 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 3.59%, 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 | #23383f | |
| RGB Decimal | 35, 56, 63 | |
| RGB Percent | 13.73%, 21.96%, 24.71% | |
| HSV | Hue: 195° Saturation: 44.44% Value: 24.71% | |
| HSL | hsl(195, 29, 19) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 44.44 Magenta: 11.11 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 75.29 | |
| YIQ | Y: 50.519 I: -14.763 Q: -2.264 | |
| XYZ | X: 3.004 Y: 3.544 Z: 5.227 | |
| CIE Lab | L:22.104 a:-6.154 b:-6.992 | |
| CIE Luv | L:22.104 u:-8.792 v:-7.003 | |
| Decimal | 2308159 | |
| Hunter Lab | 18.826, -4.463, -3.283 |
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