Benjamin Moore

Abyss

2128-20

Abyss by Benjamin Moore is a deep blue-gray that leans heavily toward navy with cool neutral undertones. Its LRV of 7.37 means it absorbs most light, making it best suited for accent walls, exterior doors, or rooms where a dark anchor color is needed. In well-lit spaces it reads as a rich charcoal-navy, while in low light it can appear nearly black.

It pairs well with Benjamin Moore colors such as Simply White and Chantilly Lace for contrast, Pale Oak for warm neutral trim, Hale Navy as a tonal companion, and Wythe Blue for a lighter cool complement.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2128-20

Collection

Color Preview

Abyss in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Abyss under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Abyss under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

227°

Blue Family

Lightness

28%

Dark

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

7.4

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#42444B

RGB Decimal

66, 68, 75

RGB Percent

25.9%, 26.7%, 29.4%

HSL

226.7, 6.4%, 27.6%

HSV

226.7, 12.0%, 29.4%

CMYK

12.0%, 9.3%, 0.0%, 70.6%

YIQ

68.2, -3.4, 1.8

XYZ

5.58, 5.80, 7.48

CIE Lab

28.90, 0.82, -4.50

CIE Luv

28.90, -1.38, -5.46

Hunter Lab

24.08, 0.54, -3.11

Decimal

4342859

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Abyss Evening Sky Downing Street Black Berry

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Abyss Alley Cat Fantasia Pandemonium

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Abyss Tavern Charcoal Magpie Pineapple Sage

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Abyss Limo-Scene Blindfold Extravagance

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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