Nocturne vs Tungsten paint color comparison

Nocturne vs Tungsten

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Nocturne belongs to the greige-grey family and Tungsten to the beige-greige family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (8 vs 8), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 2.0, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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

Nocturne
Sherwin-Williams · 9520
LRV7.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9520
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Tungsten
Sherwin-Williams · 9515
LRV7.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9515
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Nocturne vs Tungsten Simulated Comparison

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