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 neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. 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.
Bedroom walls in Dark Night create an intimate, restful retreat space.
@quinonezrenovation
One wall painted Dark Night transforms the bedroom into a moody sanctuary.
@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.
Living room walls in Dark Night provide dramatic contrast with light furnishings.
@gonecountrypainting
Dark Night paint on the living room walls establishes sophisticated mood lighting.
@mopaintingandreno
Walls finished in Dark Night bring cozy sophistication to the living space.
@shoshannacolorinteriordesign
The living room's Dark Night walls create depth and visual intrigue.
@marlinpaintingcompany
Dark Night envelops the living room in rich, enveloping color.
@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 walls in Dark Night intensify the sense of spa-like tranquility.
@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.
A Dark Night front door creates striking contrast against light exterior siding.
@pine_n_paint
Dark Night framing on the entry door amplifies architectural character.
@mscaseyporter
The front door painted Dark Night provides a polished, sophisticated entrance.
@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.
The home's Dark Night exterior delivers bold curb appeal and modern sophistication.
@h5c_reiter_ranch
Dark Night siding transforms the home's exterior with dramatic, elegant presence.
@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.
A painted dresser in Dark Night becomes a bold bedroom focal point.
@alyttlemor_upcycle
Hallway walls painted in Dark Night create a moody, intimate passageway.
@down2earthdesign
Dining room walls in Dark Night establish sophisticated ambiance for gatherings.
@theannahuff
Crown molding stands out against Dark Night walls in this updated space.
@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.
Desk area surrounded by Dark Night walls provides focused, concentrated workspace.
@nikolestarrinteriors
Coordinating Colors
Rock Candy reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 4), opening up a space where Dark Night encloses it.
At LRV 62 vs 4, Gossamer Veil is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 27 vs 4, Studio Clay is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Rock Candy reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 4), opening up a space where Dark Night encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 4 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 6 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 5 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 5 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 4 vs 4), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 4 vs 4), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 4 vs 4), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 4 vs 3), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 4), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 76 vs 4, Mauve Tinge is decisively the brighter choice.
Studio Mauve reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 4), opening up a space where Dark Night encloses it.
At LRV 35 vs 4, Truly Taupe is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 4, Heavenly White is decisively the brighter choice.
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 4), opening up a space where Dark Night encloses it.
Palisade reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 4), opening up a space where Dark Night encloses it.
Griffin reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 4), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
A 3-point LRV gap (7 vs 4) makes Seaworthy the marginally brighter of the two.
Deep Sea Dive reads slightly lighter (LRV 10 vs 4), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Silken Peacock reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 4), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 10-point LRV gap (14 vs 4) makes Santorini Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Down Pour reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 4), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.