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Behr Midnight Blue

N480-7 · #4C565E · LRV 9

Compare with other brands: Valspar Dark and Stormy Night is a 98% match

Midnight Blue (N480-7) is a deep blue from Behr with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Dark and Stormy Night (98% match).

Compare Midnight Blue with other brands

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LRV

9 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

N480-7

HEX

#4C565E

RGB

76, 86, 94

HSL

207°, 11%, 33%

Family

Blues

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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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Midnight Blue in other brands?

Valspar: Dark and Stormy Night (M358), 98%; Glidden: Soothing Sapphire (PPG10-09), 97%; PPG: Soothing Sapphire (PPG10-09), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Novelty Navy (DE6335), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Deep Secret® (CSP-625), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Mineral Gray (SW 2740), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Hopper Head (No. 305), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grays Harbor (HGSW6236), 89%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.