Moody Black
BNC-40 · #324F5D · LRV 7 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Moody Black7
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Moody Black, Really?
Moody Black reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Behr BNC-40 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Moody Black
Moody Black earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Moody Black
At LRV 7, Moody Black 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 teal 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.
Most complaints about Moody Black are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr BNC-40 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | SeaworthySW 7620 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.6 | 7 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Brush BlueCW-675 · Benjamin Moore | 4.6 | 10 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Cadet Song8004-38G · Valspar | 1.6 | 7 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Sailor's CoatPPG1153-7 · PPG / Glidden | 1.7 | 6 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Blue BayberryPPG1149-7 · Glidden | 2.8 | 8 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Seawater Blue235-7DB · Dutch Boy | 2.1 | 8 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Moody Black within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #324F5D in HSL space. Pair Moody Black with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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