Behr Midnight Blue
N480-7 · #4C565E · LRV ~9
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Dark and Stormy Night (~98% proximity)Midnight Blue (N480-7) is a deep blue from Behr with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Dark and Stormy Night (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Midnight Blue in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
9 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
N480-7
HEX
#4C565E
RGB
76, 86, 94
HSL
207°, 11%, 33%
Family
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Midnight Blue FAQ
What undertone does Midnight Blue have?
Midnight Blue has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep blue, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Midnight Blue?
Midnight Blue has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 9 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Midnight Blue in other brands?
Valspar: Dark and Stormy Night (M358), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Soothing Sapphire (PPG10-09), ~97% proximity; PPG: Soothing Sapphire (PPG10-09), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Novelty Navy (DE6335), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Deep Secret® (CSP-625), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Mineral Gray (SW 2740), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hopper Head (No. 305), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grays Harbor (HGSW6236), ~89% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Midnight Blue?
The HEX code of Midnight Blue (N480-7) is #4C565E, RGB 76, 86, 94. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.