Moscow Midnight vs Royal
Where Moscow Midnight belongs to Sherwin-Williams's range, Royal is a Tikkurila color. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Royal (LRV 9) reflects noticeably more light than Moscow Midnight (LRV 5), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 10.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 vs Royal Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Moscow Midnight on one side and Royal on the other.
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.
More Moscow Midnight comparisons
See how Moscow Midnight stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
