Benjamin Moore Nightfall is one of my favorite paint colors! Benjamin Moore describes it as “a blackened gray infused with the serene mystique of midnight”. That’s a fancy way of saying that it’s a dark charcoal gray that looks black in most light. It’s not a “dark hole” kind of black but rather a soft, muted black. Next to crisp white trim, it looks amazing!
Benjamin Moore Nightfall was recommended to me when I was on the hunt for a great black paint for our home office. I threw it up on the wall along with 4-5 other samples and it was the clear winner!
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I think one of the keys to using it is to pair it with lighter woods and whites to keep the space from looking too dark and heavy. It’s a paint color that I’d highly recommend and will definitely consider using again in the future.
Ruth says
Hi, I love this color idea! What finish did you use?
Kris Jarrett says
Hi! I used a flat sheen for our office 😊
sona says
I know light plays a part, what direction was your window light?
Barbara D. says
Would the Nightfall be a good choice for painting hallway /bedroom doors?
Kris Jarrett says
Hi Barbara! I’ve never used it in a satin or semigloss on doors but one that I have seen that I love is Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron!
Chantal says
Hello,
I love the graphite paint from Annie Sloan and all of her colours overall!
Kris Jarrett says
Thanks for sharing that Chantal – I’ve never used AS’s Graphite color before but it looks so pretty!
Shelley @ Calypso in the Country says
Nightfall is so pretty! I have White Dove on my kitchen cabinets and I am very happy with the Manchester Tan I have in my kitchen and family room.
Shelley
Pam @ Simple Details says
AS French Linen almost made my list too, I think I’ve used it three times, and it’s always so pretty! I think I’m going to have to try Nightfall, I’ve always wanted to paint a room black and it would be the perfect baby step for me! : )
cassie @ primitive & proper says
i love white dove, too, and your nightfall office always gets me! thank you SOOOOOOO much for your kind words and for having me! i love talking about paint! 🙂