Night Shade
740F-7 · #243A41 · LRV 4 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Night Shade4
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Night Shade, Really?
Night Shade reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Behr 740F-7 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Night Shade
Night Shade 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 Night Shade
At LRV 4, Night Shade 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 Night Shade 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 740F-7 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 | Dark NightSW 6237 · Sherwin-Williams | 0.7 | 4 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Pitch Cobalt5010-2 · Valspar | 4.0 | 3.8 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Spirited Navy333-7DB · Dutch Boy | 0.7 | 4 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Dark NightHGSW 3331 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 0.7 | 4 | Color page → |
| Portola Paints | Ghost TreeGHOST TREE · Portola Paints | 1.7 | 4 | Color page → |
| Annie Sloan | Aubusson BlueAUBUSSON BLUE · Annie Sloan | 4.5 | 6 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Night Shade 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 #243A41 in HSL space. Pair Night Shade with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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