Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Nocturne |
| SKU | SW 9520 |
| Hex | #544E42 |
| RGB | 84, 78, 66 |
| HSL | 40°, 12%, 29% |
| LRV | 8 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Nocturne
At LRV 8, Nocturne 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 orange 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 earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 neutral from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Nocturne within Sherwin-Williams'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 #544E42 in HSL space. Pair Nocturne 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.
Sherwin-Williams Nocturne Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Nocturne 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 9520 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Nocturne
Behr has no exact twin of Nocturne. The nearest is Rare Wood (MQ2-39) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rare Wood swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Nocturne
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Tavern Charcoal (CW-90), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 10 vs 8) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Nocturne without repainting risk. See the full Tavern Charcoal swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Nocturne
Valspar's nearest match is Turkish Coffee (6003-2C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7.4 vs 8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nocturne without repainting risk. See the full Turkish Coffee swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Nocturne
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Nocturne is Afternoon Tea (PPG1023-7) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Afternoon Tea swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Nocturne
At Glidden, the closest color to Nocturne is Afternoon Tea (PPG1023-7) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Afternoon Tea swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Nocturne
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Deeply Rooted (421-7DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Nocturne without repainting risk. See the full Deeply Rooted swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Nocturne
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Nocturne is Urbane Bronze (HGSW 3481) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Urbane Bronze swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Nocturne
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Nocturne is Renwick Brown (DET630) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 8) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Renwick Brown swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Nocturne
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Ruggero Grey (0452), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 8) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Nocturne without repainting risk. See the full Ruggero Grey swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Nocturne
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Nocturne is Terra Pin (0571). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 9 vs 8). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Terra Pin and you'll get the same color. See the full Terra Pin swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Nocturne
Rodda has no exact twin of Nocturne. The nearest is Leather Panel (R042) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Leather Panel swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Nocturne
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Nocturne is Amazon (C2-917) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amazon swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Nocturne
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Nocturne. The nearest is Ponderosa (PONDEROSA) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ponderosa swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Nocturne
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Nocturne is Terra Pin (0571). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 8). If Kompozit is your counter, order Terra Pin and you'll get the same color. See the full Terra Pin swatch →