Midnight Blue
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Midnight Blue remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 7 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#494E52
LRV
8.22
Midnight Blue in Real Rooms
Midnight Blue has a low LRV of 8.22 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Black and Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a house, kitchen cabinets and misc.
2 House Photos
For coastal or high-exposure homes, Midnight Blue is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.
This home's exterior siding displays the deep elegance of Midnight Blue.
@herbertpainting
Siding painted in Midnight Blue wraps the entire house in timeless appeal.
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4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Choosing Midnight Blue for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."
Kitchen cabinets finished in Midnight Blue provide bold contrast with brass hardware.
@tobias_designllc
Lower cabinets in Midnight Blue anchor this kitchen's sophisticated design scheme.
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Cabinetry painted in Midnight Blue transforms this kitchen with dramatic presence.
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These kitchen cabinets in Midnight Blue create a striking focal point.
@livingonlivingston
1 Misc Photo
More spaces painted in Midnight Blue, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
A front door painted Midnight Blue makes a confident statement.
@balancedesignatl
