Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Moscow Midnight |
| SKU | HGSW 9142 |
| Hex | #204652 |
| RGB | 32, 70, 82 |
| HSL | 194°, 44%, 22% |
| LRV | 5 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams 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.
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.
Closest matches by brand
8 brands within ΔE 5The 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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Annie Sloan
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Moscow Midnight Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Moscow Midnight 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 9142 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Moscow Midnight
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Moscow Midnight is Moscow Midnight (SW 9142). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 5 vs 5). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Moscow Midnight and you'll get the same color. See the full Moscow Midnight swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Moscow Midnight
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Moscow Midnight is Dark Harbour (CSP-720) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 8 vs 5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dark Harbour swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Moscow Midnight
Valspar's nearest match is Mariana Trench (8002-41G), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Moscow Midnight without repainting risk. See the full Mariana Trench swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Moscow Midnight
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Moscow Midnight. The nearest is Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sailor's Coat swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Moscow Midnight
Glidden has no exact twin of Moscow Midnight. The nearest is Ship'S Harbor (PPG1161-5) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ship'S Harbor swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Moscow Midnight
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Mariana Blue (334-7DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 5 vs 5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Moscow Midnight without repainting risk. See the full Mariana Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Moscow Midnight
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Moscow Midnight is Viridian Odyssey (DE1925) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 7 vs 5) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Viridian Odyssey swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Moscow Midnight
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Moscow Midnight. The nearest is Aubusson Blue (AUBUSSON BLUE) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aubusson Blue swatch →