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Nocturnal Green

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Nocturnal Green remains a staple for Valspar designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 13 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#2d3435

LRV

3.28

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Light Reflectance Value
3.28
dark

Nocturnal Green in Real Rooms

Nocturnal Green has a low LRV of 3.28 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.

6 House Photos

Nocturnal Green on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.

Nocturnal Green house exterior paint review

Nocturnal Green house exterior paint review

@irenegrealtor

1 Front Door Photo

Choosing Nocturnal Green for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.

Valspar Nocturnal Green front door color

Valspar Nocturnal Green front door color

@eandjrousehouse

5 Misc Photos

In laundry rooms, Nocturnal Green adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.

Nocturnal Green wall paint review

Nocturnal Green wall paint review

@kabinettandkammer

Nocturnal Green painted furniture color review

Nocturnal Green painted furniture color review

@sam_bridgid

Nocturnal Green painted furniture

Nocturnal Green painted furniture

@sam_bridgid

Valspar Nocturnal Green painted furniture paint

Valspar Nocturnal Green painted furniture paint

@brasswalnut

Valspar Nocturnal Green painted furniture color

Valspar Nocturnal Green painted furniture color

@brasswalnut

1 Bathroom Photo

The interaction between Nocturnal Green and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.

Valspar Nocturnal Green bathroom color

Valspar Nocturnal Green bathroom color

@pjandthomas

Color Codes

HEX#2d3435
RGB45, 52, 53
HSL188° 8% 19%
CMYK15 2 0 79
CIE LabL: 21.1 a: -2.7 b: -1.6
XYZX: 2.95 Y: 3.27 Z: 3.84