Benjamin Moore Nocturnal Gray: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 13

Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) is a dark blue from Benjamin Moore with a moderate blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 12.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Behr Whale Gray (97% match).

Compare Nocturnal Gray with other brands

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LRV

12.6 · Dark

Undertone

Blue-green · moderate

Temperature

Cool

Code

2135-30

HEX

#56666C

RGB

86, 102, 108

HSL

196°, 11%, 38%

Family

Blues

Colors similar to Nocturnal Gray in Benjamin Moore

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Powell Gray Benjamin Moore · CW-665 · LRV 13

Ocean Floor Benjamin Moore · 1630 · LRV 13

Spellbound Benjamin Moore · 1659 · LRV 12

Vermont Slate Benjamin Moore · 1673 · LRV 12

Blue Spruce Benjamin Moore · 1637 · LRV 15

Anchor Gray Benjamin Moore · 2126-30 · LRV 12

Knoxville Gray Benjamin Moore · HC-160 · LRV 14

Andes Summit Benjamin Moore · CSP-600 · LRV 13

Nocturnal Gray FAQ

What undertone does Nocturnal Gray have?

Nocturnal Gray is a dark blue with a moderate blue-green undertone. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Nocturnal Gray?

Nocturnal Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 12.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Nocturnal Gray in other brands?

Behr: Whale Gray (N470-6), 97%; Valspar: Relaxed Navy (5001-2B), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Made of Steel (DET593), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Inchyra Blue (No. 289), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Rain Cloud (SW 9639), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grays Harbor (HGSW6236), 95%; PPG: Lava Gray (PPG1038-6), 95%; Glidden: Lava Gray (PPG1038-6), 95%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Nocturnal Gray?

The HEX code of Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) is #56666C, RGB 86, 102, 108. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.