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Sherwin-Williams Nocturne

SW 9520 · #544E42 · LRV ~7.7

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Turkish Coffee (~98% proximity)

Nocturne (SW 9520) is a deep brown from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Turkish Coffee (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Nocturne in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7.7 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Nocturne in other brands?

Valspar: Turkish Coffee (6003-2C), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Tavern Charcoal (CW-90), ~97% proximity; Behr: Potting Soil (N360-7), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Muddled Basil (HGSW7745), ~95% proximity; PPG: Afternoon Tea (PPG1023-7), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Afternoon Tea (PPG1023-7), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Haberdashery (DEBN43), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), ~90% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.