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Midnight

We've categorized Midnight as a genuinely dark Purple because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 4 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#5D5962

LRV

10.35

Light Reflectance Value
10.35
dark
Temperatureneutral
SaturationMuted

Midnight's Color Strip

Midnight is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Exclusive Plum and Quixotic Plum. The strip spans from Unique Gray at the lightest end to Quixotic Plum at the deepest. Strip 228 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

Midnight in Real Rooms

Midnight has a low LRV of 10.35 — 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 Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a house, front door and misc.

Color Strip 228

2 House Photos

Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Midnight has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.

Sherwin Williams Midnight exterior color review

Sherwin Williams Midnight exterior color review

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Sherwin Williams Midnight exterior color

Sherwin Williams Midnight exterior color

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1 Front Door Photo

Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Midnight rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.

Sherwin Williams Midnight front door color

Sherwin Williams Midnight front door color

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1 Misc Photo

See how Midnight is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.

Sw 6264 Wall Paint

Sw 6264 Wall Paint

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Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#5D5962
RGB93, 89, 98
HSL267° 5% 37%
CMYK5 9 0 62
CIE LabL: 38.5 a: 3.5 b: -4.6
XYZX: 10.29 Y: 10.35 Z: 13.01
Strip228 pos. C6
Sherwin-Williams Midnight 6264 Paint Review: 4 Photos + Data