ColorplanBenjamin Moore After Midnight (CSP-630) is a very dark black with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 4. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Inkwell (SW 6992), Farrow & Ball Black Blue (No.95) and Behr Jet Black (ECC-10-2). For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Black |
| LRV | 3.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #33383E |
| RGB | 51, 56, 62 |
| HSL | 213°, 10%, 22% |
About After Midnight
After Midnight (CSP-630) is a soft black from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 4, After Midnight absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes After Midnight read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Soot (2129-20), it's darker.
How After Midnight changes with the light
After Midnight is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
After Midnight will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
After Midnight will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps After Midnight from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
After Midnight looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See After Midnight in real homes
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After Midnight equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.5
Also close: Greenblack (ΔE 3.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
After Midnight questions
What undertone does After Midnight have?
After Midnight has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes After Midnight read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is After Midnight a light or dark color?
After Midnight has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 3.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 4, After Midnight absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to After Midnight in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Inkwell SW 6992 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Farrow & Ball: Black Blue No.95 (close, ΔE 3.8); Behr: Jet Black ECC-10-2 (close, ΔE 4.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with After Midnight?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share After Midnight's undertone.
Where does After Midnight work best?
After Midnight works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 4, After Midnight absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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