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Valspar Dark Night

4003-4C · #505A6D · LRV 10.1

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Midnight Sun is a 99% match

Dark Night (4003-4C) is a deep blue from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 10.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Midnight Sun (99% match).

Compare Dark Night with other brands

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LRV

10.1 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

4003-4C

HEX

#505A6D

RGB

80, 90, 109

HSL

219°, 15%, 37%

Family

Blues

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Dark Night FAQ

What undertone does Dark Night have?

Dark Night 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 Dark Night?

Dark Night has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Dark Night in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Midnight Sun (DET580), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Kensington Blue (CC-780), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue (No. 281), 93%; Behr: Lap Of Luxury (S560-7), 92%; Glidden: Blue Fjord (PPG1163-6), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Mineral Gray (SW 2740), 91%; PPG: Blue Fjord (PPG1163-6), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Mesmerize (HGSW6544), 90%. 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 Dark Night?

The HEX code of Dark Night (4003-4C) is #505A6D, RGB 80, 90, 109. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.