ColorplanMoscow Midnight
SW 9142 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 5 · dark
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Moscow Midnight (SW 9142) is a very dark blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 5. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Teal (2055-10). For trim, try Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 5.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #204652 |
| RGB | 32, 70, 82 |
| HSL | 194°, 44%, 22% |
About Moscow Midnight
Moscow Midnight (SW 9142) is a very dark, muted blue from Sherwin-Williams that leans green. With an LRV of 5, Moscow Midnight absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Moscow 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 Seaworthy (SW 7620), it's darker and cooler.
How Moscow Midnight changes with the light
Moscow 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
Moscow Midnight will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Moscow 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 Moscow Midnight from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Moscow Midnight looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Moscow Midnight in real homes
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Moscow 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.
Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.6
Also close: Black Blue (ΔE 10.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.2
Also close: Midnight Blue (ΔE 10.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
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Moscow Midnight questions
What undertone does Moscow Midnight have?
Moscow Midnight has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Moscow Midnight read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Moscow Midnight a light or dark color?
Moscow Midnight has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 5.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 5, Moscow 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 Moscow Midnight in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Teal 2055-10 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue No.30 (closest available, ΔE 7.6); Behr: Very Navy M500-7 (closest available, ΔE 9.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Moscow Midnight?
Try Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) on trim and Extra White (SW 7006) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Moscow Midnight's undertone.
Where does Moscow Midnight work best?
Moscow Midnight works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 5, Moscow Midnight absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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