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Benjamin Moore Midnight Oil

1631 · #464748 · LRV 6.3

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Black Tie is a 99% match

Midnight Oil (1631) is a deep gray from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 6.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Black Tie (99% match).

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LRV

6.3 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

1631

HEX

#464748

RGB

70, 71, 72

HSL

210°, 1%, 28%

Family

Grays

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Midnight Oil FAQ

What undertone does Midnight Oil have?

Midnight Oil has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep gray. 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 Midnight Oil?

Midnight Oil has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.3 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 Oil in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Black Tie (DE6357), 99%; Behr: Black Boudoir (PPU26-23), 98%; Valspar: Muskeg Grey (4005-2C), 98%; Glidden: Onyx (PPG1011-7), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Off-Black (No. 57), 96%; PPG: Onyx (PPG1011-7), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Iron Ore (SW 7069), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Iron Ore (HGSW7069), 95%. 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 Oil?

The HEX code of Midnight Oil (1631) is #464748, RGB 70, 71, 72. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.