ColorplanBenjamin Moore Midnight (2131-20) is a very dark black with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 5. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Greenblack (SW 6994), Farrow & Ball Black Blue (No.95) and Behr Carbon (N520-7). For trim, try Ultra White (CC-10).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Black |
| LRV | 4.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #373D3F |
| RGB | 55, 61, 63 |
| HSL | 195°, 7%, 23% |
About Midnight
Midnight (2131-20) is a soft black from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue-green undertone. With an LRV of 5, Midnight absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes 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 Blacktop (2135-10), it's cooler.
How Midnight changes with the light
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
Midnight will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
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 Midnight from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Midnight looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Midnight in real homes
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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 2.0
Also close: Inkwell (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.3
Also close: Pitch Black (ΔE 4.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Midnight questions
What undertone does Midnight have?
Midnight has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Midnight read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Midnight a light or dark color?
Midnight has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 4.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 5, 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 Midnight in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Greenblack SW 6994 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Farrow & Ball: Black Blue No.95 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Behr: Carbon N520-7 (close, ΔE 2.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Midnight?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Midnight's undertone.
Where does Midnight work best?
Midnight works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 5, Midnight absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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