ColorplanBenjamin Moore Black Ink (2127-20) is a very dark black with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 4. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Inkwell (SW 6992), Farrow & Ball Black Blue (No.95) and Behr Carbon (N520-7). 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 | 4.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #373A3D |
| RGB | 55, 58, 61 |
| HSL | 210°, 5%, 23% |
About Black Ink
Black Ink (2127-20) is a true black from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 4, Black Ink 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 Ink 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 Wire Frame Glasses (2132-20); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Black Ink changes with the light
Black Ink 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 Ink will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Black Ink 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 Ink from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Black Ink looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Black Ink in real homes
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Black Ink 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 1.8
Also close: Greenblack (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Black Ink questions
What undertone does Black Ink have?
Black Ink is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Black Ink stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Black Ink a light or dark color?
Black Ink has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 4.2 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 Ink 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 Ink in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Inkwell SW 6992 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Farrow & Ball: Black Blue No.95 (close, ΔE 2.6); Behr: Carbon N520-7 (very close, ΔE 2.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Black Ink?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Black Ink's undertone.
Where does Black Ink work best?
Black Ink works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 4, Black Ink absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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