Nocturnal Green 5011-1 is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #414647, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dark River from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #414647 · 5011-1
Nocturnal Green
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Nocturnal Green Technical Profile
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Nocturnal Green in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nocturnal Green in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparNocturnal Green
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sDark River
Dark River
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Typewriter
Kilz
Nearly identical
Metal .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Notre Dame
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Catskill Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Big Dipper
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Black Lead
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Iron Grey
RAL
Very similar
Midnight in the Tropics
Vista Paint
Very similar
Railings
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Black Forest
PPG
Very similar
Anchored Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nocturnal Green
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nocturnal Green
#414647
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4B5770
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nocturnal Green
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nocturnal Green 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Nocturnal Green.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Nocturnal Green — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nocturnal Green have?
Nocturnal Green by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Nocturnal Green in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nocturnal Green from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nocturnal Green are Dark River by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Typewriter by Kilz (a near-identical match), Metal .06 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Nocturnal Green'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 Nocturnal Green?
Nocturnal Green has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Nocturnal Green's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.