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Sherwin-Williams Nocturne

SW 9520 · #544E42 · LRV 7.7

Compare with other brands: Valspar Turkish Coffee is a 98% match

Nocturne (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%

Family

Browns

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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.