In the Twilight
1434 · #747D92 · LRV 22 — cool blue tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Hale Navy8
- 2Waterloo13
- 3In the Twilight22
- 4Resolute Blue40
- 5Lost in the 80s51
What Color Is In the Twilight, Really?
In the Twilight reads as a cool blue tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 1434 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for In the Twilight
In the Twilight works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
How Lighting Changes In the Twilight
With an LRV of 22, In the Twilight is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about In the Twilight 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 Benjamin Moore 1434 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 | Soulful BlueSW 6543 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.0 | 20 | Color page → |
| Behr | Tranquil PondPPU15-07 · Behr | 1.8 | 22 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Window Screen4004-4A · Valspar | 3.5 | 20.7 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Silver BlueberryPPG1163-5 · PPG / Glidden | 4.7 | 21 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Deep Empire Blue50BB 22/143 · Glidden | 2.6 | 22 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Authentic342-5DB · Dutch Boy | 1.0 | 20 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to In the Twilight within Benjamin Moore'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 #747D92 in HSL space. Pair In the Twilight with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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