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Benjamin Moore Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) Paint Color


Color Name: Nocturnal Gray (2135-30)
Hex Color Code: #55656B
RGB Color Code: RGB(85, 101, 107)
CMYK Values*: 20.6%, 5.6%, 0.0%, 58.0%





About Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) color - its meaning and example


What color is Nocturnal Gray (2135-30)?

Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) color belongs to the Blue Blue Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) is #55656B, and the RGB color code is RGB(85, 101, 107).

In the RGB color model, Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) has a red value of 85, a green value of 101, and a blue value of 107. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 20.6% cyan, 5.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 58.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 196.4° (degrees), 11.5 % saturation, and 37.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) has a hue of 196.4° (degrees), 20.6 % saturation and 42.0 % brightness/value.


Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) is cool or warm?

The color Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Nocturnal Gray (2135-30)?

Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) has an LRV of nearly 12. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Nocturnal Gray (2135-30)

Light Color


Compare LRV 12 of Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 12 puts Benjamin Moore Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(85, 101, 107)
Red
85 (33.3%)
Green
101 (39.6%)
Blue
107 (42.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
20.56%
Magenta
5.61%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
58.04%

HSL

HSL(196.36deg, 11.5 %, 37.6 %)

Hue
196.36°
Saturation
11.46 %.
Lightness
37.65 %.

RYB

RYB(96, 120, 138)
Red
96 (37.7%)
Yellow
120 (46.9%)
Blue
138 (54.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
196.36°
Saturation
20.56 %.
Brightness / Value
41.96 %.

HWB

H: 196.36°

W: 33.33 %

B: 58.04 %

XYZ

X : 11.05

Y : 12.3

Z : 15.7

YXY

Y1 : 12.3

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 66.67%

M : 60.39%

Y : 58.04%


LRV

~ 12.3 %

Munsell Color System

9.3BG 4.0/1.5

CIE-Lab

L : 41.69

A : -4.6

B : -5.42

CIE-Lch

L : 41.69

C : 7.11

H : 229.64

CIE-Luv

L : 41.69

U : -8.47

V : -6.58

Hunter-Lab

L : 35.07

A : -5.12

B : -1.99






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#536872
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ΔE - 6.85 (93.2% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Classic


Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) to RAL Classic


#5B686D
RAL 7031 - Blue Gray
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
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RAL 7012 - Basalt Gray
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
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RAL 7011 - Iron Gray
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
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RAL 7015 - Slate Gray
ΔE - 7.76 (92.2% similar)


RAL Design


Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) to Pantone PMS


#5B6770
PANTONE 431 C
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#5B6166
PANTONE 10391 C
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#576361
PANTONE 4194 C
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
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PANTONE 4138 C
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) to British Standard 4800


#555F68
BS 00-A-09 - Flint Grey
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#54697B
BS 20-C-39 - Blue
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#4B5966
BS 20-D-45 - Maritime
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)





Paint similar to Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore


Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) to Benjamin Moore


#5A656C
Powell Gray (CW-665)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#4E646F
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ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
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ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)


Behr


Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) to Behr


#59676B
Whale Gray (N470-6)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
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Calligraphy (N490-6)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#4E6975
Shipwreck (S470-6)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)


Valspar


Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) to Valspar


#59686C
Relaxed Navy (5001-2B)
ΔE - 1.54 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
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Smoky Pitch (4007-4B)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) to Sherwin Williams


#546670
Needlepoint Navy (SW 0032)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
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Waterloo (SW 9141)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
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Grays Harbor (SW 6236)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
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Outerspace (SW 6251)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) to Dunn-Edwards


#5B686F
Made of Steel (DET 593)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
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Iron Creek (DE 5775)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
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Outer Space (DE 5824)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#586E75
Moody Blues (DET 590)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) to PPG Paints


#526771
Silent Night (PPG1153-6)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#5E686D
Lava Gray (PPG1038-6)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
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Mysterious (PPG1037-6)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
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Superstition (PPG1035-6)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Nocturnal Gray (2135-30) - #55656B Color Images and Patterns


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