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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

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Nocturnal Gray under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

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

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

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

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Nocturnal GrayLead GrayMount EtnaMidnight

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Nocturnal GrayBlustery SkyDebonairKrypton

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Nocturnal GrayLibrary LeatherPhantom MistAuburn Glaze

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Nocturnal GrayBlue GaspeMeteorologicalWood Violet

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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