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Benjamin Moore Midnight Oil

1631 · #464748 · LRV ~6.3

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Black Tie (~99% proximity)

Midnight Oil (1631) is a deep gray from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6.3 (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 Black Tie (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Midnight Oil in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

6.3 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Midnight Oil?

Midnight Oil has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Midnight Oil in other brands?

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