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Sherwin-Williams NocturneSW 9520 · #544E42 · LRV 8

Nocturne reads as a warm red-orange tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover the color's details, what Sherwin-Williams SW 9520 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS NOCTURNE
RGB 84, 78, 66LRV 8

Color spec

BrandSherwin-Williams
NameNocturne
SKUSW 9520
Hex#544E42
RGB84, 78, 66
HSL40°, 12%, 29%
LRV8
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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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 5

The 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

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.09
All neutral at Behr →
N200-7 · #525049 · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 8
N180-7 · #584E48 · ΔE 4.79 · LRV 8
MQ2-39 · #584C44 · ΔE 4.84 · LRV 8

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.42
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
2138-20 · #555042 · ΔE 1.42 · LRV 8
CW-90 · #524F44 · ΔE 1.79 · LRV 10
2141-10 · #535140 · ΔE 3.82 · LRV 8
CC-542 · #564E48 · ΔE 3.94 · LRV 8

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.1
All neutral at Valspar →
6003-2C · #534C41 · ΔE 1.1 · LRV 7.4
M331 · #504A3C · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 6.9
8006-1G · #4D4B41 · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 7
6006-2C · #5C4E3E · ΔE 4.42 · LRV 8.1

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.83
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1023-7 · #594E40 · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 8
PPG1022-7 · #5C5142 · ΔE 3.11 · LRV 9
PPG1009-7 · #4E4F48 · ΔE 4.42 · LRV 8

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.72
All neutral at Glidden →
30YY 08/082 · #585045 · ΔE 1.72 · LRV 8
PPG1023-7 · #594E40 · ΔE 2.83 · LRV 8
10YY 08/093 · #5B5044 · ΔE 3.19 · LRV 8
PPG1009-7 · #4E4F48 · ΔE 4.42 · LRV 8

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.85
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
421-7DB · #554C3E · ΔE 1.85 · LRV 7
440-7DB · #514A41 · ΔE 2.25 · LRV 7
422-7DB · #575449 · ΔE 2.6 · LRV 9
420-7DB · #5C4D3C · ΔE 4.94 · LRV 8
HGSW 3481 · #54504A · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 8
HGSW 7048 · #54504A · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 8

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.04
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DET630 · #504E47 · ΔE 3.04 · LRV 8
DEB006 · #514C49 · ΔE 4.99 · LRV 7

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.17
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-122 · #524840 · ΔE 4.17 · LRV 7

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.98
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0445 · #575044 · ΔE 0.98 · LRV 8
0578 · #565248 · ΔE 1.87 · LRV 8
0452 · #504D41 · ΔE 1.94 · LRV 7

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.6
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0571 · #534D42 · ΔE 0.6 · LRV 9
0444 · #565143 · ΔE 1.59 · LRV 10
0451 · #545243 · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 10
0221 · #5B4F41 · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 10

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.65
All neutral at Rodda →
R029 · #534F4A · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 8
R048 · #56523F · ΔE 3.85 · LRV 9
R042 · #574C44 · ΔE 4.33 · LRV 8

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.37
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-917 · #504D45 · ΔE 2.37 · LRV 7

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.84
All neutral at Portola Paints →
PONDEROSA · #544F3B · ΔE 3.84 · LRV 8

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.6
All neutral at Kompozit →
0571 · #534D42 · ΔE 0.6 · LRV 8
0444 · #565143 · ΔE 1.59 · LRV 8
0451 · #545243 · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 8
0221 · #5B4F41 · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 8

Similar Sherwin-Williams colors

closest in the Sherwin-Williams deck

The 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.

SW 9515 · LRV 8
SW 7055 · LRV 7
SW 7048 · LRV 8
SW 6188 · LRV 8
SW 7034 · LRV 8
SW 7510 · LRV 8

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#544E42 + #424854
TRIADIC
#544E42 · #42544E · #4E4254
ANALOGOUS
#544542 · #544E42 · #515442

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
8.25:1AAA
Sample text on black
2.55:1fail

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 →

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