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Valspar Nocturnal Green

5011-1 · #2D3435 · LRV 3.3

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Night Watch is a 98% match

Nocturnal Green (5011-1) is a cool black from Valspar with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 3.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Night Watch (98% match).

Compare Nocturnal Green with other brands

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LRV

3.3 · Very dark

Undertone

Blue-green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

5011-1

HEX

#2D3435

RGB

45, 52, 53

HSL

188°, 8%, 19%

Family

Blacks

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Nocturnal Green FAQ

What undertone does Nocturnal Green have?

Nocturnal Green is a cool black with a subtle 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 Green?

Nocturnal Green has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 3.3 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 Nocturnal Green in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Night Watch (SW 9680), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Black Knight (2136-10), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tricorn Black (HGSW6258), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), 90%; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), 90%; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 89%; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 88%. 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 Green?

The HEX code of Nocturnal Green (5011-1) is #2D3435, RGB 45, 52, 53. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.