Moscow Midnight
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Moscow Midnight remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 23 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#204652
LRV
5.32
Moscow Midnight's Color Strip
Moscow Midnight is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Browsing strip 221 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Moscow Midnight in Real Rooms
Moscow Midnight has a low LRV of 5.32 — 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 misc, living room, front door, dining room, kitchen cabinets, house and bedroom.
7 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Moscow Midnight, 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.
An accent wall in Moscow Midnight commands attention with dramatic elegance.
@mypalletwall
1 Living Room Photo
Moscow Midnight 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 Moscow Midnight create a moody, sophisticated atmosphere.
@the_stratford_house
3 Front Door Photos
Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Moscow 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.
The front door painted Moscow Midnight makes a striking architectural statement.
@casademayos
Wooden front door painted in Moscow Midnight creates bold curb appeal.
@lorettalorita
Entryway door in Moscow Midnight makes a sophisticated architectural statement.
@skybox.design
2 Dining Room Photos
In a formal dining room, Moscow Midnight provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
Dining room walls in Moscow Midnight deepen the intimate gathering space.
@djfbuilders
Wall paneling finished in Moscow Midnight anchors the elegant dining area.
@brass.unicorn.cottage
5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The depth of Moscow Midnight on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.
Kitchen cabinetry painted Moscow Midnight provides modern, sophisticated storage.
@rollingoakranch
Lower cabinet sections in Moscow Midnight contrast beautifully with lighter uppers.
@rollingoakranch
Dark cabinetry in Moscow Midnight brings contemporary style to the kitchen.
@rollingoakranch
Island cabinets finished in Moscow Midnight anchor the kitchen workspace.
@rollingoakranch
Kitchen cabinet doors in Moscow Midnight offer a bold design choice.
@refindrestorations
2 House Photos
Moscow Midnight is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.
Home exterior painted in Moscow Midnight presents a striking curb presence.
@sarabluesara
House siding in Moscow Midnight delivers dramatic visual impact outdoors.
@sarabluesara
3 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Moscow Midnight reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
Bedroom walls wrapped in Moscow Midnight create a serene retreat.
@buttevilleschoolhouse
Master bedroom painted Moscow Midnight offers a calming sanctuary space.
@keainteriors
Bedroom walls in Moscow Midnight establish a peaceful sleeping environment.
@panoramicpropainting
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 73 vs 5, Mountain Air is decisively the brighter choice.
Pearly White reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 5), opening up a space where Moscow Midnight encloses it.
At LRV 54 vs 5, Comfort Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
At LRV 73 vs 5, Mountain Air is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 5 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 8 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 5 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 5 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 6 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 5 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Connor's Lakefront reads slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 5 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 76 vs 5, Mauve Tinge is decisively the brighter choice.
Studio Mauve reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 5), opening up a space where Moscow Midnight encloses it.
At LRV 35 vs 5, Truly Taupe is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 81 vs 5, Heavenly White is decisively the brighter choice.
Original White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 5), opening up a space where Moscow Midnight encloses it.
Palisade reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 5), opening up a space where Moscow Midnight encloses it.
Griffin reads slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Lighter Colors
Turkish Tile reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 3-point LRV gap (9 vs 5) makes Endless Sea the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 5 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Loch Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
At LRV NaN vs NaN, Moscow Midnight is decisively the brighter choice.