Night Scape
5002-8C · #0C5F6C · LRV 9.4 — cool blue-green tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Dark Night4
- 2Night Scape9.4
- 3Adirondack Blue22
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Night Scape, Really?
Night Scape reads as a cool blue-green tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Valspar 5002-8C behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Night Scape
Night Scape 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 Scape
At LRV 9.4, Night Scape 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 Scape 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 Valspar 5002-8C 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 | Connor's LakefrontSW 9060 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.6 | 9 | Color page → |
| Behr | GalapagosT16-04 · Behr | 0.4 | 9 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Pacific Ocean Blue2055-20 · Benjamin Moore | 1.2 | 9 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Emerald PoolPPG1146-7 · PPG / Glidden | 4.6 | 9 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Oasis Green232-7DB · Dutch Boy | 2.2 | 11 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Tres BlueHGSW 2341 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 3.6 | 8 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Night Scape within Valspar'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 #0C5F6C in HSL space. Pair Night Scape with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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