Dark Night
Dark Night is a genuinely dark Blue from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 18 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#23383F
LRV
3.54
Dark Night's Color Strip
Dark Night is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. As part of strip 222, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Dark Night in Real Rooms
Dark Night has a low LRV of 3.54 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, living room, bathroom, front door, house, misc and home office.
2 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Dark Night really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
SW Dark Night bedroom accent wall
@quinonezrenovation
Sw Dark Night Bedroom Accent Wall
@headhearthomedesign
5 Living Room Photos
Dark Night works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.
SW Dark Night living room interior
@gonecountrypainting
Sw Dark Night Living Room
@mopaintingandreno
Sw 6237 Living Room
@shoshannacolorinteriordesign
Dark Night Review
@marlinpaintingcompany
Sw 6237 Living Room
@house_on_main_riverton
1 Bathroom Photo
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Dark Night has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Bathroom
@gold_standard_painting
3 Front Door Photos
Choosing Dark Night for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.
Sw Dark Night Front Door
@pine_n_paint
Sw Dark Night Front Door
@mscaseyporter
Sw 6237 Front Door
@windinghome
2 House Photos
In suburban environments, Dark Night provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.
Sherwin Williams Dark Night Exterior
@h5c_reiter_ranch
Sherwin Williams Dark Night Exterior
@youfoundmay
4 Misc Photos
Observe the use of Dark Night on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
Sw Dark Night Painted Dresser
@alyttlemor_upcycle
Dark Night Hallway
@down2earthdesign
Dining Room
@theannahuff
Dark Night Renovation
@intrinsic_homes
1 Home Office Photo
For those who spend their day on camera, Dark Night is a highly flattering background color. It doesn't wash out skin tones or create weird reflections, providing a professional and "expensive" look for virtual meetings and presentations.
Sherwin Williams Dark Night Home Office
@nikolestarrinteriors
