ColorplanBenjamin Moore Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) is a very dark blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 12. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Needlepoint Navy (SW 0032) and Farrow & Ball Inchyra Blue (No.289). For trim, try Misty Gray (2124-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 12.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #55656B |
| RGB | 85, 101, 107 |
| HSL | 196°, 11%, 38% |
About Nocturnal Gray
Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) is a very dark, soft blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 12, Nocturnal Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Nocturnal Gray read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Powell Gray (CW-665); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Nocturnal Gray changes with the light
Nocturnal Gray is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Nocturnal Gray will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Nocturnal Gray will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Nocturnal Gray from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Nocturnal Gray looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Nocturnal Gray in real homes
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Nocturnal Gray equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Outerspace (ΔE 3.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.5
Also close: Sophisticated Teal (ΔE 5.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Nocturnal Gray questions
What undertone does Nocturnal Gray have?
Nocturnal Gray has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Nocturnal Gray read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Nocturnal Gray a light or dark color?
Nocturnal Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 12.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 12, Nocturnal Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Nocturnal Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Needlepoint Navy SW 0032 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Farrow & Ball: Inchyra Blue No.289 (close, ΔE 2.5); Behr: Midnight In NY N440-7 (closest available, ΔE 5.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Nocturnal Gray?
Try Misty Gray (2124-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Nocturnal Gray's undertone.
Where does Nocturnal Gray work best?
Nocturnal Gray works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 12, Nocturnal Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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