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Nightfall 0340

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The Analysis

Nightfall is a deep, grounding mid-tone brown that absorbs significant light due to its low LRV of 10.11. Because it pulls light into the surface rather than reflecting it, this colour will make a room feel more intimate and enclosed rather than expansive or airy.

This is a versatile choice for feature walls, built-in cabinetry, or powder rooms where you want a sophisticated, bold impact. It works best as an anchor rather than a whole-room colour, unless you are deliberately aiming for a moody, high-drama library or bedroom aesthetic.

LRV 10

History & Origin

This colour leans into a heritage or library aesthetic, reminiscent of traditional wood-paneled studies and masculine interiors. It feels timeless and architectural, avoiding the trendy, short-lived palettes of modern design.

Undertonewarm
FamilyBeige

How to Use It

Pair Nightfall with warm-toned timbers like oak or walnut to complement its earthy base, and use matte black hardware for a clean, sharp contrast. It is best used in rooms where you want to highlight architectural details or create a sense of depth, such as in a formal sitting room.

The Mood

Living with this shade feels restful and stable, creating a cocoon-like environment that encourages relaxation. It avoids the clinical feel of lighter paints, instead providing a grounded, steady backdrop that feels calm and solid.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

  • Clove Brown

    Behr · PPU7-25

  • Burley Wood

    Behr · S-H-700

  • Stampede

    Valspar · 3008-9A

  • Prairie Foliage

    Valspar · 6008-2C

  • Protégé Bronze

    Sherwin-Williams · SW6153

  • Pier

    Sherwin-Williams · SW7545

Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

  • Natural
  • Morning
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