ColorplanBenjamin Moore Black Beauty (2128-10) is a very dark black with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 4. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Black Magic (SW 6991), Farrow & Ball Pitch Black (No.256) and Behr Limousine Leather (MQ5-05). 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 | 3.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #393736 |
| RGB | 57, 55, 54 |
| HSL | 20°, 3%, 22% |
About Black Beauty
Black Beauty (2128-10) is a true black from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 4, Black Beauty absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Black Beauty stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Onyx (2133-10); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Black Beauty changes with the light
Black Beauty 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
Black Beauty will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Black Beauty 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 Black Beauty from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Black Beauty looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Black Beauty in real homes
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Black Beauty 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
Very close · ΔE 2.4
Also close: Caviar (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Black Blue (ΔE 5.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Black Beauty questions
What undertone does Black Beauty have?
Black Beauty is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Black Beauty stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Black Beauty a light or dark color?
Black Beauty has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 3.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 4, Black Beauty absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Black Beauty in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Black Magic SW 6991 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black No.256 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Behr: Limousine Leather MQ5-05 (very close, ΔE 2.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Black Beauty?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Black Beauty's undertone.
Where does Black Beauty work best?
Black Beauty works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 4, Black Beauty absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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