Benjamin Moore

Soot

2129-20

Soot is a near-black with distinct blue undertones and an LRV of 6.19, absorbing most available light. The blue cast differentiates it from pure black or brown-based darks, giving it a cooler temperature that reads as refined rather than flat on surfaces like cabinetry, doors, or accent walls. In direct light the blue becomes perceptible

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2129-20

Collection

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Soot in Real Homes (44 Photos)

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Soot 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 Soot under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Soot under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

210°

Blue Family

Lightness

24%

Dark

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

6.2

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

#373C41

RGB Decimal

55, 60, 65

RGB Percent

21.6%, 23.5%, 25.5%

HSL

210.0, 8.3%, 23.5%

HSV

210.0, 15.4%, 25.5%

CMYK

15.4%, 7.7%, 0.0%, 74.5%

YIQ

59.1, -4.6, 0.5

XYZ

4.15, 4.43, 5.64

CIE Lab

25.03, -0.86, -3.80

CIE Luv

25.03, -2.67, -4.17

Hunter Lab

21.04, -0.53, -2.50

Decimal

3619905

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Soot Black Ink Ebony King Midnight Dream

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Soot Dark and Stormy Night Favorite Flannel Blue Cashmere

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Soot Sealskin Onyx Steady Brown

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Soot Black Jack Greenblack Domino

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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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