Midnight Blue vs Nightfall paint color comparison

Midnight Blue vs Nightfall

Midnight Blue and Nightfall come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Midnight Blue reads as blue-grey, while Nightfall reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 8 vs 8 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a blue character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 2.6 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Midnight Blue
Benjamin Moore · 1638
LRV8.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1638
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Nightfall
Benjamin Moore · 1596
LRV8.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1596
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Midnight Blue vs Nightfall Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Midnight Blue on one side and Nightfall on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.