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PPG Midnight Hour

PPG1038-7 · #3A484F · LRV ~6.1

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Midnight Hour (~99% proximity)

Midnight Hour (PPG1038-7) is a deep blue from PPG with a moderate green undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Midnight Hour (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Midnight Hour in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

6.1 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1038-7

HEX

#3A484F

RGB

58, 72, 79

HSL

200°, 15%, 27%

Family

Blues

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Midnight Hour FAQ

What undertone does Midnight Hour have?

Midnight Hour is a deep blue with a moderate green undertone, 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 Hour?

Midnight Hour has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.1 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 Hour in other brands?

Glidden: Midnight Hour (PPG1038-7), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Night View (4007-4C), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Sea Serpent (SW 7615), ~96% proximity; Behr: Winter Way (PPU25-23), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Blue Note (2129-30), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Charred (DEGR80), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (HGSW7076), ~92% 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 Hour?

The HEX code of Midnight Hour (PPG1038-7) is #3A484F, RGB 58, 72, 79. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.