Benjamin Moore

Lampblack

CW-695

Lampblack is a dark gray carrying subtle cool undertones that lean toward true black without fully committing to it. With an LRV of 23.24, it absorbs a considerable amount of light and reads as a deep, grounded neutral on walls. Historically associated with 18th- and 19th-century wallpapers, it retains a traditional weight that translates well into contemporary applications.

It pairs naturally with Edgecomb Gray and Revere Pewter as lighter counterparts, while Hale Navy and Hunter Green offer tonal contrast. Glossy white trims in a color like Chantilly Lace sharpen its edges.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CW-695

Collection

Williamsburg Paint Color Collection

Lampblack 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 Lampblack under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Lampblack under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

180°

Cyan Family

Lightness

50%

Medium

Saturation

Near Neutral

LRV

23.2

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

#7E8181

RGB Decimal

126, 129, 129

RGB Percent

49.4%, 50.6%, 50.6%

HSL

180.0, 1.2%, 50.0%

HSV

180.0, 2.3%, 50.6%

CMYK

2.3%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 49.4%

YIQ

128.1, -1.8, -0.6

XYZ

20.42, 21.72, 23.89

CIE Lab

53.73, -1.11, -0.40

CIE Luv

53.73, -1.68, -0.37

Hunter Lab

46.61, -0.90, -0.32

Decimal

8290689

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lampblack Dark Ash Weathervane Knight's Armor

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Lampblack Silent Film Rocky Shelter Prudence

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Lampblack Wool Peacoat Gray Mauve Mist

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Lampblack Serious Gray Night Train Ground Truth

Closest Paint Matches

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

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Steamship

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The North Wind Blows

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Night Train

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Duxbury Gray

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Rock Gray

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Gray Pinstripe

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