ColorplanBenjamin Moore Night Shade (2116-10) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 5. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Black Bean (SW 6006). For trim, try Oyster (2115-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 4.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #443A36 |
| RGB | 68, 58, 54 |
| HSL | 17°, 11%, 24% |
About Night Shade
Night Shade (2116-10) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 5, Night Shade absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Night Shade's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Black Bean Soup (2130-10); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Night Shade changes with the light
Night Shade 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
Night Shade will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Night Shade 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 Night Shade from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Night Shade will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Night Shade in real homes
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Night Shade 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.
Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.1
Also close: Pitch Black (ΔE 5.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.3
Also close: Stealth Jet (ΔE 6.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Night Shade questions
What undertone does Night Shade have?
Night Shade has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Night Shade's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Night Shade a light or dark color?
Night Shade 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, Night Shade absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Night Shade in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Black Bean SW 6006 (close, ΔE 2.8); Farrow & Ball: Mahogany No.36 (closest available, ΔE 5.1); Behr: Black Mocha PPU24-01 (closest available, ΔE 5.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Night Shade?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Night Shade's undertone.
Where does Night Shade work best?
Night Shade works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 5, Night Shade absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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