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Dunn-Edwards MacKintosh Midnight

DET579 · #41434E · LRV ~5.7

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Downing Street (~96% proximity)

MacKintosh Midnight (DET579) is a deep blue from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 5.7 (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 Downing Street (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to MacKintosh Midnight in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

5.7 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

DET579

HEX

#41434E

RGB

65, 67, 78

HSL

231°, 9%, 28%

Family

Blues

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MacKintosh Midnight FAQ

What undertone does MacKintosh Midnight have?

MacKintosh Midnight 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 MacKintosh Midnight?

MacKintosh Midnight has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5.7 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 MacKintosh Midnight in other brands?

Valspar: Downing Street (8004-47G), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Charcoal Blue (SW 2739), ~96% proximity; PPG: Napoleon (PPG1013-7), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Napoleon (PPG1013-7), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Blackberry Punch (CC-962), ~95% proximity; Behr: Black Sapphire (PPU15-19), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (HGSW6265), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), ~91% 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 MacKintosh Midnight?

The HEX code of MacKintosh Midnight (DET579) is #41434E, RGB 65, 67, 78. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.