HDC-CL-28

Behr Nocturne Blue

Behr Nocturne Blue HDC-CL-28 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Nocturne Blue paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful HDC-CL-28. Find out if this gorgeous cold blue paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Color code:HDC-CL-28
Color name:Nocturne Blue
Brand:Behr

Nocturne Blue for bedroom

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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Nocturne Blue for living room

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Check out this stunning Dark used in real living rooms. Explore how this Blue color shade can create a unique space

HDC-CL-28 on kitchen cabinets

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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Nocturne Blue for exterior

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Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

Behr Nocturne Blue reviews

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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Nocturne Blue

Nocturne Blue HDC-CL-28 has an LRV of 6.7% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 6.70% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Behr Nocturne Blue undertones?

Blue is Behr Nocturne Blue undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#344D58

RGB code:

52, 77, 88

Is Behr Nocturne Blue HDC-CL-28 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 198° this Blue refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HDC-CL-28 Nocturne Blue HSL code: 198, 26%, 27%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Cool Blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Blue undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Nocturne Blue:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Nocturne Blue HDC-CL-28 vs Indigo Ink HDC-CL-26A

Behr Nocturne Blue HDC-CL-28 vs Behr Indigo Ink HDC-CL-26AOpen Nocturne Blue HDC-CL-28
LRV: 6.7%
Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 6.07%
Dark color
Temperature: cold

Nocturne Blue HDC-CL-28 vs Thermal S440-7

Behr Nocturne Blue HDC-CL-28 vs Behr Thermal S440-7Open Nocturne Blue HDC-CL-28
LRV: 6.7%
Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 7.42%
Dark color
Temperature: cold

Color codes

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HEX#344d58copy color code
RGB Decimal52, 77, 88copy color code
RGB Percent20.39%, 30.20%, 34.51%copy color code
HSVHue: 198° Saturation: 40.91% Value: 34.51%copy color code
HSLhsl(198, 26, 27)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 40.91 Magenta: 12.5 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 65.49copy color code
YIQY: 70.779 I: -18.432 Q: -1.865copy color code
XYZX: 5.831 Y: 6.742 Z: 10.224copy color code
CIE LabL:31.212 a:-6.305 b:-9.504copy color code
CIE LuvL:31.212 u:-11.516 v:-11.145copy color code
Decimal3427672copy color code
Hunter lab25.965, -5.356, -5.17copy color code
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