Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Nocturne Blue |
| SKU | HDC-CL-28 |
| Hex | #334C59 |
| RGB | 51, 76, 89 |
| HSL | 201°, 27%, 27% |
| LRV | 7 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Nocturne Blue
At LRV 7, Nocturne Blue is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Nocturne Blue earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Nocturne Blue within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #334C59 in HSL space. Pair Nocturne Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Nocturne Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nocturne Blue from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr HDC-CL-28 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nocturne Blue
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Seaworthy (SW 7620), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Nocturne Blue without repainting risk. See the full Seaworthy swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nocturne Blue
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Nocturne Blue. The nearest is Blue Note (2129-30) at ΔE 4.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Note swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Nocturne Blue
Valspar's nearest match is Cadet Song (8004-38G), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Nocturne Blue without repainting risk. See the full Cadet Song swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nocturne Blue
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Nocturne Blue is Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7). At ΔE 0.43 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Sailor's Coat and you'll get the same color. See the full Sailor's Coat swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Nocturne Blue
The closest Glidden equivalent of Nocturne Blue is Ship'S Harbor (PPG1161-5). At ΔE 0.43 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7). If Glidden is your counter, order Ship'S Harbor and you'll get the same color. See the full Ship'S Harbor swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nocturne Blue
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Nocturne Blue. The nearest is Navigation (432-7DB) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Navigation swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nocturne Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Nocturne Blue is Deep Ocean (DEA135) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Ocean swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Nocturne Blue
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Nocturne Blue. The nearest is Signature (JG-91) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Signature swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Nocturne Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Nocturne Blue. The nearest is Hague Blue (NO. 30) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hague Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Nocturne Blue
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Nocturne Blue. The nearest is Calm Interlude (0501) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Calm Interlude swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Nocturne Blue
C2 Paint's nearest match is Nightspot (C2-743), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Nocturne Blue without repainting risk. See the full Nightspot swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Nocturne Blue
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Nocturne Blue is Lost Highway (LOST HIGHWAY) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lost Highway swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Nocturne Blue
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Nocturne Blue is Aubusson Blue (AUBUSSON BLUE) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aubusson Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Nocturne Blue
Kompozit has no exact twin of Nocturne Blue. The nearest is Calm Interlude (0501) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Calm Interlude swatch →