Sturt's Midnight - 78 - Professional Gel Polish 15ml

Sturt's Midnight - 78 - Professional Gel Polish 15ml

Colour Story & Identity

Dark, sensual, assertively mysterious. Sturt's Midnight takes its name from the midnight-hued night skies visible across Sturt's Stony Desert in central Australia, where minimal light pollution reveals the stars in their full complexity. This is a deep, saturated burgundy-wine—closer to midnight than to traditional red, anchored by purple undertones that suggest depth beyond the surface. The tone sits comfortably at the darker end of the burgundy spectrum but pulls distinctly toward purple through cool undertones and sophisticated depth. What distinguishes this shade is its mystery; this colour suggests hidden complexity, a sense of depth that reveals itself only under prolonged attention. The undertones are predominantly cool with subtle purple notes creating contemplative darkness. This is the colour of secrets, of midnight contemplation, of confidence expressed through restraint.

Wear Experience & Styling

Sturt's Midnight suits evening contexts and occasions demanding sophisticated mystery. Pair it with rich fabrics like velvet and silk, or contrast with metallic accents in gold or silver for evening glamour. It works beautifully with statement jewellery, dark leather accessories, and dramatic makeup palettes. Consider this shade for evening events, autumn and winter months, or any occasion where dark elegance reads as appropriate without apology. For nail art, layer with gold or silver foil accents, geometric patterns in complementary deep tones, or negative space designs that emphasise the colour's depth. Application tip: Sturt's Midnight's deep saturation means careful, even application creates optimal visual impact—the self-levelling formula handles complexity, so focus on consistent coverage for polished sophistication.

Skin Tones

Sturt's Midnight performs beautifully on all skin tones, with particular sophistication on medium, olive, tan, and deep complexions where the cool burgundy-wine creates striking contrast and elegant harmony. Light and fair skin tones can wear this shade successfully for evening contexts, where the depth reads as intentional drama rather than everyday wear. The shade's cool undertones reward confident styling regardless of complexion, reading as universally elegant.

Best Worn For

Evening galas, date nights, evening performances, theatrical events, winter gatherings, autumn evenings, cocktail parties, formal dinners, evening cultural events, New Year's Eve celebrations, evening holiday parties, and any occasion where dark, sophisticated elegance feels appropriate.

Pairs With

Combine with a soft nude or champagne on alternating nails for a refined French variation. Pair with a deep plum for monochromatic burgundy-wine depth. Layer with silver foil for elegant evening presence. Works beautifully with charcoal grey for contemporary cool-toned contrast.

About the Finish

The cream finish delivers a smooth, polished surface that reflects light with controlled sophistication. The nail reads as a jewel-like depth rather than reflective shine—elegant mystery without theatrical glamour. Light travels across the surface with subtlety, emphasising the burgundy-wine darkness with understated intensity.

Colour Type

Sturt's Midnight is a deep, saturated burgundy-wine positioned at the darkest end of the purple-red spectrum. The undertones are distinctly cool with secondary purple notes creating contemplative depth and sophisticated mystery. The saturation is vivid and deliberate, designed to maintain presence and depth even under reduced lighting conditions typical of evening contexts.

OPAL Professional Beauty's Sturt's Midnight delivers 21-day wear with zero chipping, self-levelling application, and reliable UV/LED cureability. Vegan, cruelty-free, Australian-owned.