Moscow Midnight
HGSW 9142 · #204652 · LRV 5 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Moscow Midnight5
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Moscow Midnight, Really?
Moscow Midnight reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9142 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Moscow Midnight
Moscow Midnight 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 Moscow Midnight
At LRV 5, Moscow Midnight 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 Moscow Midnight 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9142 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 | Moscow MidnightSW 9142 · Sherwin-Williams | 0.0 | 5 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Dark HarbourCSP-720 · Benjamin Moore | 2.8 | 8 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Mariana Trench8002-41G · Valspar | 1.8 | 6 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Sailor's CoatPPG1153-7 · PPG / Glidden | 4.5 | 6 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Ship'S HarborPPG1161-5 · Glidden | 4.5 | 6 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Mariana Blue334-7DB · Dutch Boy | 1.3 | 5 | Color page → |
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Colors
The nearest shades to Moscow Midnight within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams'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 #204652 in HSL space. Pair Moscow Midnight with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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