Midnight Surf
R095 · #5C6568 · LRV 13 — cool blue-green tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Urbane Bronze8
- 2Midnight Surf13
- 3Retreat21
- 4Stardew43
What Color Is Midnight Surf, Really?
Midnight Surf reads as a cool blue-green tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Rodda R095 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Midnight Surf
Midnight Surf works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
How Lighting Changes Midnight Surf
With an LRV of 13, Midnight Surf is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Midnight Surf 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 Rodda R095 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 | Grays HarborSW 6236 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.3 | 12 | Color page → |
| Behr | Whale GrayN470-6 · Behr | 2.1 | 13 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Powell GrayCW-665 · Benjamin Moore | 2.1 | 13 | Color page → |
| Valspar | High-Speed Steel4005-2B · Valspar | 3.1 | 12.6 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Lava GrayPPG1038-6 · PPG / Glidden | 2.0 | 13 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Dark Grey Silk30BB 13/034 · Glidden | 4.1 | 13 | Color page → |
Similar Rodda Colors
The nearest shades to Midnight Surf within Rodda'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 #5C6568 in HSL space. Pair Midnight Surf with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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