Nostalgic Evening BNC-28 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #326377, estimated LRV 11 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dragon's Lair from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #326377 · BNC-28
Nostalgic Evening
11%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Nostalgic Evening Technical Profile
HEX Code#326377
RGB50, 99, 119
Estimated LRV10.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Nostalgic Evening
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nostalgic Evening
#326377
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#535E89
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nostalgic Evening
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nostalgic Evening Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Nostalgic Evening — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nostalgic Evening have?
Nostalgic Evening by Behr has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Nostalgic Evening from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nostalgic Evening are Dragon's Lair by Valspar (a close digital match), Atlantis by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Pearl Gentian Blue by RAL (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Nostalgic Evening's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Nostalgic Evening?
Nostalgic Evening has a estimated lightness value of 10.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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