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Dunn-Edwards MacKintosh Midnight

DET579 · #41434E · LRV 5.7

Compare with other brands: Valspar Downing Street is a 96% match

MacKintosh Midnight (DET579) is a deep blue from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 5.7 (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 Downing Street (96% match).

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LRV

5.7 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

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