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Black Jack

2133-20 · Benjamin Moore

LRV 5 · dark

0 black100 white

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Benjamin Moore Black Jack (2133-20) is a very dark black with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 5. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Greenblack (SW 6994), Farrow & Ball Pitch Black (No.256) and Behr Jet Black (ECC-10-2). For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).

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Walls:Black Jack

Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

FamilyBlack
LRV4.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#3D3D3E
RGB61, 61, 62
HSL240°, 1%, 24%

About Black Jack

Black Jack (2133-20) is a true black from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 5, Black Jack 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 Jack 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 Black Iron (2120-20); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.

How Black Jack changes with the light

Black Jack 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.

N

North-facing rooms

Black Jack will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.

E

East-facing rooms

Black Jack will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

South light keeps Black Jack from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.

W

West-facing rooms

Black Jack looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.

See Black Jack in real homes

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Black Jack 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

Greenblack SW 6994

Very close · ΔE 2.5

Also close: Iron Ore (ΔE 2.8)

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Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black No.256

Nearly identical · ΔE 0.9

Also close: Black Blue (ΔE 2.8)

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Behr

Jet Black ECC-10-2

Nearly identical · ΔE 0.7

Also close: Carbon (ΔE 1.1)

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Black Jack questions

What undertone does Black Jack have?

Black Jack is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Black Jack stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.

Is Black Jack a light or dark color?

Black Jack has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 4.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 5, Black Jack 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 Jack in other paint brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Greenblack SW 6994 (very close, ΔE 2.5); Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black No.256 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9); Behr: Jet Black ECC-10-2 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Black Jack?

Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Black Jack's undertone.

Where does Black Jack work best?

Black Jack works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 5, Black Jack absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.

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