ColorplanBenjamin Moore Black Berry (2119-20) is a very dark black with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 4. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Inkwell (SW 6992), Farrow & Ball Pitch Black (No.256) and Behr Jet Black (ECC-10-2). 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 | 4.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #3A3B3F |
| RGB | 58, 59, 63 |
| HSL | 228°, 4%, 24% |
About Black Berry
Black Berry (2119-20) is a soft black from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 4, Black Berry absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Black Berry 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 Toucan Black (2118-20); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Black Berry changes with the light
Black Berry 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 Berry will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Black Berry 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 Berry from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Black Berry looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Black Berry in real homes
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Black Berry 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.
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Black Berry questions
What undertone does Black Berry have?
Black Berry has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Black Berry read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Black Berry a light or dark color?
Black Berry has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 4.4 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 Berry 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 Berry in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Inkwell SW 6992 (close, ΔE 3.1); Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black No.256 (close, ΔE 2.6); Behr: Jet Black ECC-10-2 (very close, ΔE 2.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Black Berry?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Black Berry's undertone.
Where does Black Berry work best?
Black Berry works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 4, Black Berry absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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