ColorplanBenjamin Moore Almost Black (2130-30) is a very dark cool gray with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 8. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Cyberspace (SW 7076), Farrow & Ball Tanner's Brown (No.255) and Behr Night Club (N500-7). For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 7.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #4F4E53 |
| RGB | 79, 78, 83 |
| HSL | 252°, 3%, 32% |
About Almost Black
Almost Black (2130-30) is a very dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 8, Almost Black absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Almost Black read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Day's End (2133-30); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Almost Black changes with the light
Almost Black is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Almost Black will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Almost Black will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Almost Black from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Almost Black looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Almost Black in real homes
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Almost Black equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 3.8
Also close: Peppercorn (ΔE 4.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.6
Also close: Off-Black (ΔE 4.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Almost Black questions
What undertone does Almost Black have?
Almost Black has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Almost Black read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Almost Black a light or dark color?
Almost Black has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 7.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 8, Almost Black absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Almost Black in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace SW 7076 (close, ΔE 3.8); Farrow & Ball: Tanner's Brown No.255 (close, ΔE 3.6); Behr: Night Club N500-7 (close, ΔE 2.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Almost Black?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Almost Black's undertone.
Where does Almost Black work best?
Almost Black works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 8, Almost Black absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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