Benjamin Moore

Mopboard Black

CW-680

Benjamin Moore Mopboard Black (CW-680) is a deep charcoal black with subtle warm brown undertones, part of the Williamsburg Historic Color Collection. Originally documented on baseboards in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area, it carries a slight warmth that differentiates it from cooler, blue-black alternatives. With an LRV of 4.16, it absorbs nearly all light and reads as a near-black in most conditions.

It coordinates with York Gray (CW-45) for a historical mid-tone pairing, Lampblack (CW-695) for a tonal dark companion, Cloud Cover (OC-25) for bright contrast, and Stonington Gray (HC-170) for a balanced neutral bridge.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CW-680

Collection

Williamsburg Paint Color Collection

Mopboard Black in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Mopboard Black under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Mopboard Black under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

210°

Blue Family

Lightness

22%

Dark

Saturation

2%

Near Neutral

LRV

6.2
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#373839
RGB Decimal
55, 56, 57
RGB Percent
21.6%, 22.0%, 22.4%
HSL
210.0, 1.8%, 22.0%
HSV
210.0, 3.5%, 22.4%
CMYK
3.5%, 1.8%, 0.0%, 77.6%
YIQ
55.8, -0.9, 0.1
XYZ
3.73, 3.94, 4.43
CIE Lab
23.46, -0.19, -0.78
CIE Luv
23.46, -0.55, -0.81
Hunter Lab
19.84, -0.12, -0.48
Decimal
3618873

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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