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Sherwin-Williams Nocturne
SW 9520 · #544E42 · LRV 7.7
Compare with other brands: Valspar Turkish Coffee is a 98% matchNocturne (SW 9520) is a deep brown from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 7.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Turkish Coffee (98% match).
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LRV
7.7 · Very dark
Undertone
Yellow · moderate
Temperature
Warm
Code
SW 9520
HEX
#544E42
RGB
84, 78, 66
HSL
40°, 12%, 29%
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Nocturne FAQ
What undertone does Nocturne have?
Nocturne is a deep brown with a moderate yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Nocturne?
Nocturne has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.
What is the closest match to Nocturne in other brands?
Valspar: Turkish Coffee (6003-2C), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Tavern Charcoal (CW-90), 97%; Behr: Potting Soil (N360-7), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Muddled Basil (HGSW7745), 95%; PPG: Afternoon Tea (PPG1023-7), 94%; Glidden: Afternoon Tea (PPG1023-7), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Haberdashery (DEBN43), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), 90%. 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 Nocturne?
The HEX code of Nocturne (SW 9520) is #544E42, RGB 84, 78, 66. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.