Dark Night
Sherwin-Williams Dark Night (6237) carries the measured structure of its color data and the less predictable beauty of paint in a finished space. It appears in 2019 Shapeshifter, Naturalist and Pottery Barn Teen, placing it within several distinct decorating stories rather than a single fixed look. Move between the room imagery, color measurements and coordinating shades to build a fuller sense of how it might live in your space.
Hex
#23383FLRV
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 Rooms
Follow Dark Night from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 18 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
2 Bedroom Photos
Against bed linen, timber, wool and upholstered textures, Dark Night (6237) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. With an LRV of 3.5, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
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
The 5 living room images turn a blue swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
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
Its place within 2019 Shapeshifter and Naturalist hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit. In this setting, let window light, mirrors and focused task lighting and tile, stone, glass, timber and metal fixtures guide the final sample decision.
Bathroom walls in Dark Night intensify the sense of spa-like tranquility.
@gold_standard_painting
3 Front Door Photos
Dark Night (6237) can change noticeably under direct sun, porch shade and evening exterior light. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
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
These 2 house images show how Dark Night (6237) can sit beside roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim. The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
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
Dark Night (6237) brings its blue character into an assortment of spaces that reveals the color outside a single design formula. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
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
In a focused room balancing work, concentration and comfort, the most interesting quality of Dark Night (6237) may be the way it responds to wood, paper, shelving and upholstered seating. The blue hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
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.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Cloaked in mystery, this blue with slate undertones might just lure you into its inky depths. Delight in a darker mood for your bedroom or home office.