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Behr Bon NuitMQ5-14 · #3B496A · LRV 7

Bon Nuit reads as a cool blue tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr MQ5-14 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR BON NUIT
RGB 59, 73, 106LRV 7

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameBon Nuit
SKUMQ5-14
Hex#3B496A
RGB59, 73, 106
HSL222°, 28%, 32%
LRV7
Undertonecool blue tone
FamilyBlue
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About Behr Bon Nuit

At LRV 7, Bon Nuit is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.

Bon Nuit earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.

Closest matches by brand

15 brands within ΔE 5

The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all blue from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.88
All blue at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6538 · #3B496D · ΔE 0.88 · LRV 7
SW 6818 · #3E4371 · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 6

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.2
All blue at Benjamin Moore →
826 · #414A62 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 8
CC-870 · #414A62 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 7
CC-966 · #40466D · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 8

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.42
All blue at Valspar →
8003-47G · #404565 · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 6

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.46
All blue at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1168-7 · #3D496E · ΔE 1.46 · LRV 7
PPG1166-7 · #384874 · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 7
PPG1164-7 · #384B67 · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 7
PPG1169-7 · #464B6B · ΔE 3.46 · LRV 7

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.24
All blue at Glidden →
PPG1168-7 · #3D496D · ΔE 1.24 · LRV 7
50BB 08/171 · #404D6B · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 8
PPG1164-7 · #384A66 · ΔE 2.68 · LRV 7
PPG1169-7 · #464B6A · ΔE 3.46 · LRV 7

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.88
All blue at Dutch Boy →
241-7DB · #3B496D · ΔE 0.88 · LRV 7
239-7DB · #384C6B · ΔE 2.54 · LRV 7
242-6DB · #424669 · ΔE 3.76 · LRV 7
HGSW 2391 · #3B496D · ΔE 0.88 · LRV 7
HGSW 6538 · #3B496D · ΔE 0.88 · LRV 7
HGSW 1401 · #3E4371 · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 6
HGSW 6818 · #3E4371 · ΔE 4.51 · LRV 6

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.5
All blue at Dunn-Edwards →
DET574 · #3B4A6C · ΔE 0.5 · LRV 7
DE5888 · #414D62 · ΔE 4.59 · LRV 7

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.63
All blue at Magnolia Home →
JG-92 · #42526E · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 8

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.04
All blue at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 9919 · #414B67 · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 7
NO. CB11 · #3F4666 · ΔE 2.63 · LRV 6
NO. 253 · #465172 · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 8

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.92
All blue at Diamond Vogel →
0620 · #404B61 · ΔE 3.92 · LRV 7

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.92
All blue at Hirshfield's →
0592 · #3A4A64 · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 9
H0055 · #444C60 · ΔE 4.82 · LRV 7

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.75
All blue at C2 Paint →
C2-774 · #3E4B67 · ΔE 1.75 · LRV 7
C2-775 · #43516E · ΔE 3 · LRV 8

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.31
All blue at Annie Sloan →
NAPOLEONIC BLUE · #2E3C5F · ΔE 4.31 · LRV 5

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.92
All blue at Kompozit →
0592 · #3A4A64 · ΔE 2.92 · LRV 7
0620 · #32425A · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 5

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Bon Nuit within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

T11-19 · LRV 6
S550-7 · LRV 7
630F-7 · LRV 6
PPU15-01 · LRV 7
HDC-SM16-08 · LRV 7
T18-18 · LRV 7

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #3B496A in HSL space. Pair Bon Nuit with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#3B496A + #6A5C3B
TRIADIC
#3B496A · #6A3B49 · #496A3B
ANALOGOUS
#3B616A · #3B496A · #453B6A

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
8.95:1AAA
Sample text on black
2.35:1fail

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Bon Nuit Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Bon Nuit from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr MQ5-14 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bon Nuit

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Bon Nuit is Dignified (SW 6538). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Dignified and you'll get the same color. See the full Dignified swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bon Nuit

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Bon Nuit is Wizard (CC-966) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wizard swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Bon Nuit

At Valspar, the closest color to Bon Nuit is Skyline (8003-47G) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Skyline swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bon Nuit

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Bon Nuit without repainting risk. See the full Egyptian Violet swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Bon Nuit

Glidden's nearest match is Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Bon Nuit without repainting risk. See the full Egyptian Violet swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bon Nuit

The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Bon Nuit is Inky Blue (241-7DB). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Inky Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Inky Blue swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bon Nuit

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Bon Nuit is Courtly Blue (HGSW 2391). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Courtly Blue and you'll get the same color. See the full Courtly Blue swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bon Nuit

The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Bon Nuit is Jazz Age Blues (DET574). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Jazz Age Blues and you'll get the same color. See the full Jazz Age Blues swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bon Nuit

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Bon Nuit is Blue Maize (NO. CB11) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Maize swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bon Nuit

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Bon Nuit. The nearest is Star-Studded (0620) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Star-Studded swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bon Nuit

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Bon Nuit is Quiet Peace (0592) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quiet Peace swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Bon Nuit

C2 Paint's nearest match is Cordon Bleu (C2-774), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Bon Nuit without repainting risk. See the full Cordon Bleu swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Bon Nuit

Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Bon Nuit. The nearest is Napoleonic Blue (NAPOLEONIC BLUE) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 5 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Napoleonic Blue swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Bon Nuit

At Kompozit, the closest color to Bon Nuit is Quiet Peace (0592) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Quiet Peace swatch →

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