Midnight
SW 6264 · Sherwin-Williams
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#5D5962
LRV
10
Family
Purple
SW 6264
Color profile
Light value
10 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool, violet cast
Family
Purple Also reads black
Availability
Interior & exterior
“Embrace the allure of twilight with this deep, cool plum. Its subtle brown undertones add layers of mystery, creating a chic and dramatic space.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 10 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around MidnightThis colorMidnightSherwin-Williams · SW 6264
CoordinatingPedimentSherwin-Williams · SW 7634CoordinatingPalisadeSherwin-Williams · SW 7635CoordinatingSpatial WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 6259Similar colors
Tap any color to compareMidnight vs Cloak Gray
10LRV11
#5D5962Hex#605E63
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, violet castUndertonecool, violet cast
Midnight vs Ripe Berry
10LRV10
#5D5962Hex#5C5666
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet castUndertonecool, violet lean
Midnight vs Stunning Shade
10LRV12
#5D5962Hex#676064
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, violet castUndertonecool, pink cast
Midnight vs Expressive Plum
10LRV12
#5D5962Hex#695C62
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet castUndertonecool, red lean
Midnight vs Perle Noir
10LRV8
#5D5962Hex#4F4D51
PurpleFamilyBlack
cool, violet castUndertonecool, violet cast
Midnight vs Mineral Gray
10LRV9
#5D5962Hex#515763
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, violet castUndertonecool, violet lean
Midnight vs Peppercorn
10LRV10
#5D5962Hex#585858
PurpleFamilyBlack
cool, violet castUndertonewarm neutral
Midnight vs Metropolis
10LRV8
#5D5962Hex#59504F
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, violet castUndertonewarm, peach cast
Midnight vs Quixotic Plum
10LRV6
#5D5962Hex#4A4653
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet castUndertonecool, violet lean
Midnight vs Purple Passage
10LRV12
#5D5962Hex#645E77
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet castUndertonecool, violet lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareMidnight vs Forge
10LRV11
#5D5962Hex#5F5A63
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, violet castUndertonecool, pink cast
Forge is near-identical compared with Midnight.
Midnight vs Plush Purple
10LRV11
#5D5962Hex#5E5967
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet castUndertonecool, violet lean
Plush Purple is close match · cooler compared with Midnight.
Midnight vs Purple Parlor
10LRV9
#5D5962Hex#595461
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, violet castUndertonecool, violet lean
Purple Parlor is close match · 1 points darker · cooler compared with Midnight.
Midnight vs Veiled Vinyl
10LRV9
#5D5962Hex#54525A
PurpleFamilyBlack
cool, violet castUndertonecool, violet cast
Veiled Vinyl is close match · 2 points darker compared with Midnight.
Midnight vs Gray Flannel
10LRV10
#5D5962Hex#585960
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, violet castUndertonecool, violet cast
Gray Flannel is close match · leans greener compared with Midnight.
Midnight vs Coal Mine
10LRV9
#5D5962Hex#54555D
PurpleFamilyBlack
cool, violet castUndertonecool, violet cast
Coal Mine is close match · 1 points darker · leans greener compared with Midnight.
Midnight vs Mountain Ridge
10LRV13
#5D5962Hex#675C5F
PurpleFamilyGray
cool, violet castUndertonecool, red cast
Mountain Ridge is close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Midnight.
Midnight, answered
What is the LRV of Midnight?
Midnight (SW 6264) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 10, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Midnight a warm or cool color?
Midnight has a cool undertone (cool, violet cast).
Can Midnight be used outside?
Yes, Midnight is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Midnight from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Midnight is Forge (8004-48F) by Valspar, near-identical.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6264
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