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Benjamin Moore Nightfall

1596 · #4B4E4E · LRV ~7.5

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Cover of Night (~98% proximity)

Nightfall (1596) is a deep gray from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Cover of Night (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Nightfall in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7.5 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

1596

HEX

#4B4E4E

RGB

75, 78, 78

HSL

180°, 2%, 30%

Family

Grays

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Nightfall FAQ

What undertone does Nightfall have?

Nightfall has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep gray, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is neutral. 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 Nightfall?

Nightfall has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.5 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 Nightfall in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Cover of Night (DE6329), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Muted Ebony (4008-2C), ~97% proximity; Behr: Satin Black (PPU26-01), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Studio Green (No. 93), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Rock Bottom (SW 7062), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rock Bottom (HGSW7062), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), ~94% proximity; PPG: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), ~94% 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 Nightfall?

The HEX code of Nightfall (1596) is #4B4E4E, RGB 75, 78, 78. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.