ColorplanBenjamin Moore Evening Sky (833) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 7. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) and Behr Dark Navy (S530-7). 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 | Blue |
| LRV | 6.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #464956 |
| RGB | 70, 73, 86 |
| HSL | 229°, 10%, 31% |
About Evening Sky
Evening Sky (833) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 7, Evening Sky absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Evening Sky 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 Ebony Slate (2118-30), it's cooler.
How Evening Sky changes with the light
Evening Sky 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
Evening Sky will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Evening Sky 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 Evening Sky from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Evening Sky looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Evening Sky in real homes
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Evening Sky 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
Close · ΔE 3.1
Also close: Quixotic Plum (ΔE 3.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.7
Also close: Railings (ΔE 6.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Evening Sky questions
What undertone does Evening Sky have?
Evening Sky has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Evening Sky read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Evening Sky a light or dark color?
Evening Sky has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 6.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 7, Evening Sky absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Evening Sky in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Charcoal Blue SW 2739 (close, ΔE 3.1); Farrow & Ball: Paean Black No.294 (closest available, ΔE 5.7); Behr: Dark Navy S530-7 (close, ΔE 3.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Evening Sky?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Evening Sky's undertone.
Where does Evening Sky work best?
Evening Sky works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 7, Evening Sky absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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