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 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 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.
Sherwin Williams Moscow Midnight accent wall color
@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.
Sw 9142 Living Room
@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.
Sw 9142 Front Door
@casademayos
Moscow Midnight Front Door
@lorettalorita
Sherwin Williams Moscow Midnight Front Door
@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.
Sw Moscow Midnight Dining Room
@djfbuilders
Moscow Midnight Dining Room
@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.
SW Moscow Midnight kitchen cabinets
@rollingoakranch
SW Moscow Midnight kitchen cabinets paint review
@rollingoakranch
Sherwin Williams Moscow Midnight kitchen cabinets paint review
@rollingoakranch
Sherwin Williams Moscow Midnight kitchen cabinets paint
@rollingoakranch
Sw Moscow Midnight Kitchen Cabinets
@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.
Exterior
@sarabluesara
Moscow Midnight Exterior
@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.
Sw Moscow Midnight Bedroom
@buttevilleschoolhouse
Sw 9142 Bedroom
@keainteriors
Bedroom
@panoramicpropainting
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