Color Palettes

Behr Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28)

A deep blue with a teal-gray cast that looks moody and refined. It shifts slightly greener in daylight. A Curb Appeal favorite for front doors, cabinetry and accent walls.

Nocturne Blue · HDC-CL-28

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Undertones and where to use it

Undertone: Deep blue with a teal-gray cast.

Where to use it: Front door, accent wall, cabinetry.

Trim: Nocturne Blue pairs well with Smoky White BWC-13 for trim, doors and ceilings.

Coordinating colors

Behr colors that work with Nocturne Blue on walls, trim and accents.

Canyon Dusk S210-4#C39C83Smoky White BWC-13#E9E4DAUltra Pure White 1850#F8F8F3

Similar colors from other brands

The closest matches to Nocturne Blue from Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.

Sea Serpent SW 7615Sherwin-Williams · #3E4B54 · ΔE 4.3, very closeGentleman's Gray 2062-20Benjamin Moore · #304656 · ΔE 4.6, very closeBlue Note 2129-30Benjamin Moore · #404B54 · ΔE 5.0, very closeTarragon SW 9660Sherwin-Williams · #424E53 · ΔE 5.8, close

Nocturne Blue lighter and darker tones

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Color palettes with Nocturne Blue

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Nocturne Blue
Analogous palette · Nocturne Blue
Complementary palette · Nocturne Blue
Triadic palette · Nocturne Blue
With neutrals palette · Nocturne Blue
With an accent palette · Nocturne Blue

Colors similar to Nocturne Blue

Charcoal grayDark slate grayGraphitePetrol blueMidnight greenGunmetal grayPayne's grayDark grayOxford grayOnyx

More Behr blues

Very Navy M500-7Hidden Sapphire HDC-WR14-7Midnight Blue N480-7Compass Blue MQ5-54Starless Night PPU14-20Admiral Blue M520-7Adirondack Blue N480-5Blueprint S470-5Watery HDC-CT-26Light Drizzle N480-1Navy Blue S-H-580New Navy Blue BXC-26Aerial View S530-3Black Sapphire PPU15-19

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Behr Nocturne Blue?

The digital hex value for Behr Nocturne Blue (HDC-CL-28) is #344D58, which is rgb(52, 77, 88). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.

What is the LRV of Nocturne Blue?

We have not confirmed a published LRV for Behr Nocturne Blue, so we do not list one. You can find it on the back of the paint chip or on Behr’s website.

Is Nocturne Blue warm or cool?

Nocturne Blue has a deep blue with a teal-gray cast undertone. By its digital value it sits on the cool side, but north-facing light will cool it down and warm bulbs will warm it up, so test a sample in the room where you plan to use it.

What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Nocturne Blue?

The closest Sherwin-Williams color to Behr Nocturne Blue is Sea Serpent (SW 7615, #3E4B54), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 4.3). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.

What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Nocturne Blue?

The closest Benjamin Moore color to Behr Nocturne Blue is Gentleman's Gray (2062-20, #304656), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 4.6). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.