Nocturne Shade 1244-6 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #356FAD, LRV 15 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peek-A-Boo Blue from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #356FAD · 1244-6
Nocturne Shade
15%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Nocturne Shade Technical Profile
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Nocturne Shade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nocturne Shade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGNocturne Shade
Nearly identical
ValsparPeek-A-Boo Blue
Peek-A-Boo Blue
Valspar
Nearly identical
Electric Blue
Behr
Nearly identical
Beautiful Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lovely Lapis
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sky Blue
RAL
Very similar
Athens Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Bowen Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Triumph Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Bowen Blue
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lupine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pea Flower Tea
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nocturne Shade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nocturne Shade
#356FAD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6765B0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nocturne Shade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nocturne Shade 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Nocturne Shade.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Nocturne Shade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nocturne Shade have?
Nocturne Shade by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Nocturne Shade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nocturne Shade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nocturne Shade are Peek-A-Boo Blue by Valspar (a near-identical match), Electric Blue by Behr (a near-identical match), Beautiful Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Nocturne Shade'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 Nocturne Shade?
Nocturne Shade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.1, 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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Why Nocturne Shade's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.