Paint Visualizer AIBlue paint color
Midnight Blue
A deep blue softened by gray
Midnight Blue is a dark blue with a strong gray undertone. It works with warm wood, pale upholstery, and simple metal details.
- Color family
- Blue
- Undertone
- Gray
- Light reflectance
- 9 LRV / 100
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- Behr
Color & light
Color and lighting
Midnight Blue changes with the light in your room.
Lightness
9 LRVA deep shade that absorbs much of the light.
Temperature
coolIntensity
MutedRGB
- Red
- 76
- Green
- 86
- Blue
- 94
HSL
- Hue
- 207°
- Saturation
- 11%
- Lightness
- 33%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
Its muted blue tone becomes clearer.
Cool or indirect light
It can look close to charcoal.
Warm evening light
Warm bulbs soften the blue.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Midnight Blue in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.
Living room
Blue walls contrast with the cream sofa and exposed ceiling beams.
Dining room
Blue paneling sets off the wood table and green chairs.
Kitchen cabinets
Blue cabinets sit between pale counters and timber stools.
Bedroom
Deep blue walls frame the wood bed and layered blue bedding.
Home office
Blue shelves surround the timber desk and pale armchair.
Bathroom
Navy walls contrast with the wood vanity and pale tile.
Exterior
See Midnight Blue on siding, front doors, trim, and more.
Siding
Dark blue paint emphasizes the curved facade and vertical details.
Front door
The navy door adds contrast to the pale stone entrance.
Shutters & trim
Navy shutters frame timber windows against white stone.
Fences & garden structures
The dark blue fence forms a backdrop for planting and rust cushions.
Stucco
Blue stucco creates deep shadows around the recessed entrance.
Garage door
The navy garage door contrasts with pale stone and timber beams.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Midnight Blue
White and warm gray
Colored walls with white trim and warm gray accents.
- Midnight BlueN480-7 · Walls & cabinets
- Ultra Pure WhiteUPW · Trim & details
- Toasty GrayN320-2 · Accent color
Sand and charcoal
Warm beige and charcoal add contrast.
- Midnight BlueN480-7 · Walls & cabinets
- Spanish SandOR-W07 · Trim & details
- Cracked PepperPPU18-01 · Accent color
Soft neutrals
Pair the color with pale gray and soft greige.
- Midnight BlueN480-7 · Walls & cabinets
- Silver Drop790C-2 · Trim & details
- Sculptor ClayPPU5-08 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
Related blue shades from Behr
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Frequently Asked Questions
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