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Behr Nocturne Blue HDC-CL-28

Nocturne Blue

Behr

HDC-CL-28

About Nocturne Blue by Behr

Nocturne Blue HDC-CL-28 by Behr is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 7% and hue near 198° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

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Brightness: 6.7%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #344d58

RGB: 52, 77, 88

Hue198°

Saturation26%

Lightness28%

Similar Colors by Behr

These are close matches to Nocturne Blue from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Nocturne Blue

Behr

HDC-CL-28

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Nocturne Blue looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Nocturne Blue HDC-CL-28 a warm or cool color?
Nocturne Blue by Behr is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Nocturne Blue?
Nocturne Blue sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 198°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Nocturne Blue?
Brightness is about 7%. Saturation is around 26%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 28%. Hue is close to 198°. The hex value is #344d58. The RGB value is 52, 77, 88.
Is Nocturne Blue better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Nocturne Blue has brightness around 7%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Nocturne Blue?
You can match Nocturne Blue with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Nocturne Blue work best in a home?
Nocturne Blue works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Nocturne Blue compare to a pure white paint?
Nocturne Blue is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Behr

These lighter shades sit above Nocturne Blue in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Nocturne Blue

Behr

HDC-CL-28

Darker Shades by Behr

These colors drop a bit below Nocturne Blue in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Nocturne Blue

Behr

HDC-CL-28

Complementary Colors by Behr

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Nocturne Blue. They add contrast without clashing.

Nocturne Blue

Behr

HDC-CL-28

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