TEALS
Nocturnal Gray
#55656B
Sitting at HSL 196°, 11%, 38%, Nocturnal Gray reads classic and cool. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Best used for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers pair it with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Nocturnal Gray 2135-30
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #55656B?
#55656B is Nocturnal Gray, a mid teal with a cool undertone.
Is #55656B warm or cool?
Nocturnal Gray reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Nocturnal Gray?
Nocturnal Gray works well in bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Nocturnal Gray?
Nocturnal Gray pairs naturally with white oak, cream textiles, brushed nickel, marble. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Nocturnal Gray?
You can download Nocturnal Gray on dsgn.house in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.
What's the RGB value of #55656B?
#55656B converts to RGB 85, 101, 107.