Benjamin Moore

Nocturnal Gray

2135-30

Nocturnal Gray by Benjamin Moore is a dark gray with a distinct smoky blue undertone that becomes more pronounced under cooler lighting. At an LRV of 13.81, it absorbs most incident light, producing a deep, enveloping effect suited to accent walls, studies, or smaller rooms where visual density is intentional. Its cool temperature reads clearly against warm wood tones and lighter trims.

For coordinated schemes, Benjamin Moore Silver Half Dollar and White Dove offer tonal relief, while Blue Note reinforces the blue undertone. Pink Moire and Potters Clay introduce warm counterpoints that prevent the palette from skewing entirely cool.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2135-30

Collection

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Nocturnal Gray in Real Homes (3 Photos)

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Nocturnal Gray in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Nocturnal Gray under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Nocturnal Gray under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

196°

Cyan Family

Lightness

38%

Dark

Saturation

12%

Very Muted

LRV

13.8

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#55656B

RGB Decimal

85, 101, 107

RGB Percent

33.3%, 39.6%, 42.0%

HSL

196.4, 11.5%, 37.6%

HSV

196.4, 20.6%, 42.0%

CMYK

20.6%, 5.6%, 0.0%, 58.0%

YIQ

96.9, -11.5, -1.5

XYZ

11.05, 12.30, 15.70

CIE Lab

41.69, -4.60, -5.42

CIE Luv

41.69, -8.47, -6.58

Hunter Lab

35.07, -3.34, -4.23

Decimal

5596523

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Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Nocturnal Gray Lead Gray Mount Etna Midnight

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

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Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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Adjacent colors

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