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Nocturne

8%LRV Value
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Nocturne 9520 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #544E42, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Terra Pin from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Nocturne Technical Profile

HEX Code#544E42
RGB84, 78, 66
LRV7.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Nocturne in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Nocturne in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsNocturne
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sTerra Pin

Terra Pin

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Terra Pin

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Green Grove

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Montana Moss

Valspar

Nearly identical

Burnt Bark

PPG

Nearly identical

Cavalry Brown

Behr

Nearly identical

Deeply Rooted

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Binoculars

Kilz

Very similar

Renwick Brown

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Reduced Green

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Yellow Olive

RAL

Visible difference

Nourish .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Nocturne

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Nocturne

#544E42

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#727950

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Nocturne

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Nocturne

Complement

Blue Note

Nocturne Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Grey Heron

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Chamois

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Window Pane

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Clematis

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spatial White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sapphire

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Nocturne.

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Black Fox

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#4F4842

Shade‐Grown

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Roycroft Bronze Green

Sherwin-Williams · 2846

#575449

Rookwood Dark Brown

Sherwin-Williams · 2808

#5F4D43

Thunder Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7645

#57534C

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Inevitable

PPG · 10-24

#9DAAB9

Deep Wine

PPG · 75RR 06/129

#604245

Glass Slippers

Valspar · 1003-8A

#BAA0B1

Sandlot Gray

Benjamin Moore · 2107-50

#BEB0A7

Thunder Bay

PPG · 1144-2

#CBD9D7

Verdigris

Benjamin Moore · 685

#56766D

Nocturne — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Nocturne have?
Nocturne by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Nocturne in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nocturne from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nocturne are Terra Pin by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Terra Pin by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Deep Shadow by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Nocturne'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?
Nocturne has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.7, 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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