Sherwin Williams Dark Night: a complete color review

Looking for the perfect dark blue paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Sherwin Williams Dark Night and if it might be right for your home!

Dark navy paint colors are very popular.

They can be polished and cozy all at the same time, bringing either bold drama or a soothing feeling to a room.

Navy paint colors work well with many decor styles and virtually any style. Because navy is so dark and versatile, some even consider it a neutral.

So let's talk about one of those pretty navy paint colors today: Dark Night!

Dark Night, Sherwin Williams, SW 6237

Dark Night is a deep, dark blue with slate undertones. It's sophisticated and relaxing, bringing a moody feel to a room.

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Color Family

Dark Night is in the blue family.

Light Reflectance Value

4

Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around.

This is on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

With an LRV of 4, Dark Night is an extremely dark paint color.

If you were to use Dark Night in a bathroom or closet without any natural light, it may even look slightly blackish.

It will also look very dark in corners of rooms far from natural light.

RGB Colors

R: 35 G: 56 B: 63

RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color.

This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!

Hex Code

#23383F

Undertones

Dark Night has slate and very slight green undertones. It will look quite dark in all spaces due to its low LRV.

However, it may appear slightly lighter and warmer in south-facing rooms. It may look slightly more teal, as its green undertones will be more apparent.

In north-facing rooms, Dark Night may appear darker and bolder, giving the room a cozy vibe. Its slate undertones may be more apparent.

Best uses

I like to use dark paint colors like Dark Night for:

• Walls of a room you want to feel cozier such as a bedroom, living room, or den (you can even paint the trim and moldings for a more sophisticated feel)
• Creating a focal point, such as a fireplace
• Built-ins
• Interior or exterior doors
• Home exterior
• Shutters
• Accent wall
• Furniture

Similar Colors

• Benjamin Moore Pacific Sea Teal
• Behr Dark Night
• Sherwin Williams Cascades
• Sherwin Williams Gale Force
• Sherwin Williams Rainstorm
• Sherwin Williams Moscow Midnight

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Coordinating Colors

Dark Night is a dark enough paint color that it’s considered neutral by some.

This means it plays well with almost all other paint colors, including beiges, warm and cool grays, blues, whites, greens, yellows and pinks.

It looks great with cool whites and slate blues.

Mid-toned greiges:

• Studio Clay
• Gray Area
• Zeus
• Quarry Stone
• Bunglehouse Gray

Cool whites:

• Rock Candy
• Site White
• Nebulous White
• Rhinestone
• Ceiling Bright White

Slate blues:

• Krypton
• Jubilee
• North Star
• Silver Lake

Trim Colors

As a cool paint color, Dark Night pairs well with bright whites for trim.

Bright white trim colors:

• Benjamin Moore Simply White
• Sherwin Williams Extra White
• Behr Ultra Pure White

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FAQS

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Dark Night.

What color is SW Dark Night?

SW Dark Night is a very dark blue with slate undertones.

It is a very dark color, so it won't change much in different lighting situations.

It's always best to swatch colors in your space before committing.

Is SW Dark Night a good choice for home exteriors?

Yes, SW Dark Night looks great for home exteriors!

Because it's so dark, the color is almost a neutral, so it pairs well with many whites, grays, and tans, meaning it will pair well with many siding and finish options.

It's always best to swatch colors in your space before committing.

What is the difference between SW Dark Night and Naval?

SW Dark Night and Naval are similar paint colors.

Both are dark blues with an LRV of 4, meaning they have the same color depth.

When compared side by side, Naval will lean a bit more purple.

However, Naval is more of a classic navy paint color. It's always best to swatch colors in your space before committing.

What is the difference between SW Dark Night and Cascades?

SW Dark Night and Cascades are similar paint colors.

Both are dark blues with an LRV of 4, meaning they have the same color depth.

Dark Night has slate undertones, and Cascades has gray, yellow, and blue undertones, so Cascades will look a bit greener, especially when compared side by side with Dark Night.

It's always best to swatch colors in your space before committing.

What is a lighter shade of SW Dark Night?

If you love SW Dark Night but can’t commit to the darkness, try SW Salty Dog or Grays Harbor. Always swatch a color before committing!

What trim goes with SW Dark Night?

As a cool paint color, Dark Night pairs well with bright whites for trim. Try SW Extra White, BM Simply White, or Behr Ultra Pure White.

Will SW Dark Night look black?

SW Dark Night typically does not look black.

However, it is a very dark paint color, and if used in a room without any natural light, it may look slightly blackish.

It’s always important to swatch colors in your space before committing!

Thanks for reading!