Benjamin Moore

Black

2132-10 / PM-9, HC-190

Black is a deep neutral black with minimal visible undertone. Its LRV of 4.56 is very low, so it reads as a strong dark finish. It is suitable for trim, doors, or accent walls where high contrast is required.

White Dove and Gray Owl keep edges crisp, while Kendall Charcoal and Iron Mountain build a tonal dark range. Caliente or Hale Navy can introduce controlled color contrast.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2132-10 / PM-9, HC-190

Collection

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Black 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 Black under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Black under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

240°

Blue Family

Lightness

19%

Dark

Saturation

1%

Near Neutral

LRV

4.6
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
#313132
RGB Decimal
49, 49, 50
RGB Percent
19.2%, 19.2%, 19.6%
HSL
240.0, 1.0%, 19.4%
HSV
240.0, 2.0%, 19.6%
CMYK
2.0%, 2.0%, 0.0%, 80.4%
YIQ
49.1, -0.3, 0.3
XYZ
2.94, 3.08, 3.46
CIE Lab
20.36, 0.24, -0.64
CIE Luv
20.36, -0.05, -0.68
Hunter Lab
17.55, 0.14, -0.38
Decimal
3223858

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Analogous

Adjacent colors