ColorplanBenjamin Moore Nightfall (1596) is a very dark neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 7. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Rock Bottom (SW 7062), Farrow & Ball Hopper Head (No.305) and Behr Cracked Pepper (PPU18-01). 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 | Gray |
| LRV | 7.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #4B4E4E |
| RGB | 75, 78, 78 |
| HSL | 180°, 2%, 30% |
About Nightfall
Nightfall (1596) is a very dark neutral gray from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 7, Nightfall absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Nightfall stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Cheating Heart (1617); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Nightfall changes with the light
Nightfall 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
Nightfall will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Nightfall 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 Nightfall from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Nightfall looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Nightfall in real homes
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Nightfall 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 2.3
Also close: Cyberspace (ΔE 3.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.4
Also close: Railings (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Nightfall questions
What undertone does Nightfall have?
Nightfall is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Nightfall stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Nightfall a light or dark color?
Nightfall has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 7.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 7, Nightfall absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Nightfall in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rock Bottom SW 7062 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Farrow & Ball: Hopper Head No.305 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Behr: Cracked Pepper PPU18-01 (very close, ΔE 1.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Nightfall?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Nightfall's undertone.
Where does Nightfall work best?
Nightfall works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 7, Nightfall absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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