ColorplanBenjamin Moore In the Midnight Hour (1666) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 9. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Indigo Batik (SW 7602), Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue (No.281) and Behr Midnight Blue (N480-7). For trim, try Lily White (2128-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 8.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #415663 |
| RGB | 65, 86, 99 |
| HSL | 203°, 21%, 32% |
About In the Midnight Hour
In the Midnight Hour (1666) is a very dark, muted blue from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 9, In the Midnight Hour absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes In the Midnight Hour 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 Newburg Green (HC-158), it's cooler.
How In the Midnight Hour changes with the light
In the Midnight Hour 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
In the Midnight Hour will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
In the Midnight Hour 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 In the Midnight Hour from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
In the Midnight Hour looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See In the Midnight Hour in real homes
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In the Midnight Hour 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 4.3
Also close: Seaworthy (ΔE 4.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.4
Also close: Hague Blue (ΔE 3.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
In the Midnight Hour questions
What undertone does In the Midnight Hour have?
In the Midnight Hour has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes In the Midnight Hour read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is In the Midnight Hour a light or dark color?
In the Midnight Hour has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 8.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 9, In the Midnight Hour absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to In the Midnight Hour in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Indigo Batik SW 7602 (close, ΔE 4.3); Farrow & Ball: Stiffkey Blue No.281 (close, ΔE 3.4); Behr: Midnight Blue N480-7 (close, ΔE 4.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with In the Midnight Hour?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share In the Midnight Hour's undertone.
Where does In the Midnight Hour work best?
In the Midnight Hour works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 9, In the Midnight Hour absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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