Nocturne vs Zinc Luster paint color comparison

Nocturne vs Zinc Luster

NocturneSherwin-WilliamsvsZinc LusterSherwin-WilliamsΔE 21.8 — Distinct difference

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Both sit in the greige-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 23 vs 8, Zinc Luster will read as the brighter of the two — a 15-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 21.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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
Zinc Luster
Sherwin-Williams · 9514
LRV23.1
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9514
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Nocturne vs Zinc Luster Simulated Comparison

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