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A match of Valspar 306-6 Nocturne Shade is a dark, low-chroma blue-gray with a cool undertone and a slight green cast. It reads as a deep slate tone rather than a clean blue, with limited brightness and a restrained, muted character.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color reference can be used on parts where a subdued dark finish is needed, such as vents, return-air grilles, switch plates, speaker grilles, railings, brackets, shutters, mailbox hardware, metal legs, frames, and other small components. It is also a practical choice for PVC trim pieces, access panels, or appliance-adjacent accessories that need to coordinate with an existing blue-gray reference.
Because this is a dark color, surface prep and coating consistency matter. A clean, even substrate and the right primer can help reduce show-through on lighter or patched materials, while finish and texture can change how deep or flat the color reads. Minor surface imperfections may be more noticeable on dark coatings, especially in smoother or glossier finishes.
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874-2 Dark Delft Blue
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867-3 Indigo Bunting
The Valspar Corporation is a manufacturer of paint and coatings based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Valspar was founded in 1806 as a paint dealership in Boston, Massachusetts. The Valspar name emerged in 1903 as the name of a clear varnish and became the company name in 1932. Sherwin-Williams acquired Valspar in June 2017.
MyPerfectColor is able to match all of the Valspar paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Valspar 306-6 Nocturne Shade by matching the original Valspar color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor does not use Valspar paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Valspar 306-6 Nocturne Shade and may not match Valspar Color standards. Refer to Valspar Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Valspar 306-6 Nocturne Shade. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve the best results by re-coating the entire surface.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
For a MyPerfectColor custom spray paint match of Valspar 306-6 Nocturne Shade, dry-to-touch can happen within minutes, but recoating is typically best after 1 to 2 hours. Full cure can take about 2 weeks.
Plan the project around those separate stages. Dry-to-touch means the surface is no longer wet, but it is not the same as being ready for heavy handling, stacking, or assembly.
Custom-made color matches are not returnable or refundable, so it is important to confirm Valspar 306-6 Nocturne Shade, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity before ordering.
If you need a specific application format, such as spray paint, make sure that is selected up front. The safest approach is to review the full order details before checkout because MyPerfectColor makes the paint to your chosen color reference.
Once MyPerfectColor paint matched to Valspar 306-6 Nocturne Shade is applied, the finished look can still shift with lighting, placement, sheen, and nearby surfaces. That means the same matched color can read a little differently on a wall, a trim piece, a fixture, or a removable part.
If the item will sit next to an existing painted surface, expect some visual variation even when the color match is correct. This is especially important when the project is high visibility or when the finish and substrate are not the same as the original surface.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Valspar 306-6 Nocturne Shade is useful for parts that are easier to spray than brush, such as trim details, fixtures, railings, vents, pipes, hardware, and accessories. It is also practical for smaller removable items where a repeatable color match matters.
For projects like PVC pipe, grilles, switch covers, brackets, or other awkward shapes, spray application can be a better fit than brushing because it gives more even coverage on small or hard-to-reach surfaces.
Sheen affects both appearance and use. Lower sheen usually reduces reflectivity, while higher sheen can be easier to clean and more noticeable on the finished item. The gloss level also changes how Valspar 306-6 Nocturne Shade reads after it is applied.
Choose the sheen based on the item and the finish you need, not just the color name. If the part will be handled often or needs easier cleanup, that can point you toward a different sheen than a low-traffic decorative piece.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Valspar 306-6 Nocturne Shade enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
The MyPerfectColor 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.
MyPerfectColor has hundreds of color books in its archive, including the original Valspar paint color books. The color Valspar 306-6 Nocturne Shade you are looking for is in our library. We are able to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if you are trying to touch up, the paint on your wall now is likely different than it was when first painted. MyPerfectColor will be sending the original color which may no longer match your walls. Learn more about color matching accuracy and our color matching service.
While we can provide Valspar 306-6 Nocturne Shade in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.