ColorplanBenjamin Moore Baby Seal Black (2119-30) is a very dark black with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 7. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Cyberspace (SW 7076), Farrow & Ball Railings (No.31) 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 | Black |
| LRV | 6.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #464A50 |
| RGB | 70, 74, 80 |
| HSL | 216°, 7%, 29% |
About Baby Seal Black
Baby Seal Black (2119-30) is a soft black from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 7, Baby Seal Black absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Baby Seal 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 Witching Hour (2120-30); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Baby Seal Black changes with the light
Baby Seal 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
Baby Seal Black will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Baby Seal 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 Baby Seal Black from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Baby Seal Black looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Baby Seal Black in real homes
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Baby Seal 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
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.9
Also close: Charcoal Blue (ΔE 3.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Baby Seal Black questions
What undertone does Baby Seal Black have?
Baby Seal Black has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Baby Seal Black read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Baby Seal Black a light or dark color?
Baby Seal Black has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 6.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 7, Baby Seal 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 Baby Seal Black in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace SW 7076 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9); Farrow & Ball: Railings No.31 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Behr: Night Club N500-7 (very close, ΔE 1.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Baby Seal Black?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Baby Seal Black's undertone.
Where does Baby Seal Black work best?
Baby Seal Black works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 7, Baby Seal Black absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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