Nocturnal Gray vs Overcoat

Nocturnal GrayBenjamin MoorevsOvercoatBenjamin MooreΔE 8.1Noticeable difference

Nocturnal Gray and Overcoat come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Nocturnal Gray reads as blue-grey, while Overcoat reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 14 vs 15 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Nocturnal Gray leans blue, Overcoat reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 8.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Nocturnal Gray
Benjamin Moore · 2135-30
Hex#55656B
LRV13.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2135-30
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Overcoat
Benjamin Moore · CC-544
Hex#696867
LRV15.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCC-544
UndertoneRed
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Nocturnal Gray vs Overcoat Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nocturnal Gray on one side and Overcoat on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Nocturnal Gray comparisons

See how Nocturnal Gray stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Nocturnal Gray
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Nocturnal Gray
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Nocturnal Gray
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Nocturnal Gray reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Nocturnal Gray
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Nocturnal Gray
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Nocturnal Gray
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Nocturnal Gray
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Nocturnal Gray
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Nocturnal Gray
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Nocturnal Gray
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray is the lighter choice

Naval
Nocturnal Gray
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Nocturnal Gray reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Nocturnal Gray
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Nocturnal Gray
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Nearly identical in tone

Hardwick White
Nocturnal Gray
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White is the lighter choice

Pure White
Nocturnal Gray
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Nocturnal Gray
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Artichoke reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Nocturnal Gray
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Nocturnal Gray
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Nocturnal Gray
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Nocturnal Gray
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Skimming Stone
Nocturnal Gray
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Nocturnal Gray
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue is the lighter choice

Calamine
Nocturnal Gray
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Nocturnal Gray
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Nocturnal Gray
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Nearly identical in tone

Saybrook Sage
Nocturnal Gray
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Nocturnal Gray
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Nocturnal Gray
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Nocturnal Gray reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Nocturnal Gray
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Nocturnal Gray
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice