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Dunn-Edwards Midnight Sun

DET580 · #4E5A6D · LRV ~10

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Dark Night (~99% proximity)

Midnight Sun (DET580) is a deep blue from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 10 (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 Dark Night (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Midnight Sun in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

10 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

DET580

HEX

#4E5A6D

RGB

78, 90, 109

HSL

217°, 17%, 37%

Family

Blues

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Midnight Sun FAQ

What undertone does Midnight Sun have?

Midnight Sun 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 Midnight Sun?

Midnight Sun has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10 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 Sun in other brands?

Valspar: Dark Night (4003-4C), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Van Deusen Blue (HC-156), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), ~95% proximity; Behr: English Channel (PPU14-19), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Blue Fjord (PPG1163-6), ~92% proximity; PPG: Blue Fjord (PPG1163-6), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Mineral Gray (SW 2740), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik (HGSW7602), ~90% 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 Sun?

The HEX code of Midnight Sun (DET580) is #4E5A6D, RGB 78, 90, 109. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.