Moscow Midnight vs Tangerine paint color comparison

Moscow Midnight vs Tangerine

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Moscow Midnight reads as blue, while Tangerine reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 50 vs 5, Tangerine will read as the brighter of the two — a 45-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Moscow Midnight's cool character against Tangerine's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 74.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Moscow Midnight
Sherwin-Williams · 9142
LRV5.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9142
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Tangerine
Sherwin-Williams · 6640
LRV49.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6640
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Moscow Midnight vs Tangerine Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Moscow Midnight on one side and Tangerine 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.