Night View
4007-4C · #3D4B54 · LRV 6.6 — cool blue tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Night View6.6
- 2Hidden Gem14
- 3Van Courtland Blue31
What Color Is Night View, Really?
Night View reads as a cool blue tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Valspar 4007-4C behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Night View
Night View 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 View
At LRV 6.6, Night View 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 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Night View 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 4007-4C 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 | Sea SerpentSW 7615 · Sherwin-Williams | 0.4 | 7 | Color page → |
| Behr | Dark NightPPF-58 · Behr | 2.6 | 7 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Blue Note2129-30 · Benjamin Moore | 1.3 | 9 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Black ForestPPG1012-7 · PPG / Glidden | 3.1 | 7 | Color page → |
| Glidden | CavalryPPG1041-7 · Glidden | 3.1 | 7 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Navigation432-7DB · Dutch Boy | 0.4 | 7 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Night View 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 #3D4B54 in HSL space. Pair Night View with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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