ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 1666 and Dunn-Edwards DE5804, ΔE 2.24 apart
Benjamin Moore In the Midnight Hour (1666) and Dunn-Edwards Nightfall (DE5804) measure a delta-E of 2.24 apart. In the Midnight Hour is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. In the Midnight Hour holds more color, chroma 11.1 against 9.1, so it grays out less in dim light. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Nightfall depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 8.2 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore In the Midnight Hour and Dunn-Edwards Nightfall are delta-E 2.24 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore In the Midnight Hour and Dunn-Edwards Nightfall is delta-E 2.24.
Benjamin Moore In the Midnight Hour is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Nightfall by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| In the Midnight Hour | Nightfall | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Dunn-Edwards |
| Code | 1666 | DE5804 |
| Hex | #415663 | #43535E |
| Light reflectance | 10.2 | 8.2 |
| Undertone | blue undertone | blue undertone |
| Chroma | 11.1 | 9.1 |
| Hue angle | 246.1° | 248.4° |
| Color family | black | black |