Messenger Bag vs Nocturne paint color comparison

Messenger Bag vs Nocturne

Messenger Bag and Nocturne come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Both sit in the greige-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 10-point LRV gap — 18 for Messenger Bag vs 8 for Nocturne — means Messenger Bag will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 16.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Messenger Bag
Sherwin-Williams · 7740
LRV17.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7740
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Nocturne
Sherwin-Williams · 9520
LRV7.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9520
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Messenger Bag vs Nocturne Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Messenger Bag on one side and Nocturne 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.