ColorplanBenjamin Moore Black Raspberry (2072-20) is a very dark purple with a violet undertone and an LRV of 5. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Pelt (No.254). 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 | Purple |
| LRV | 5.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #4D3D4B |
| RGB | 77, 61, 75 |
| HSL | 308°, 12%, 27% |
About Black Raspberry
Black Raspberry (2072-20) is a very dark purple from Benjamin Moore with a violet undertone. With an LRV of 5, Black Raspberry absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Black Raspberry 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. Next to Grappa (1393), it's darker and warmer.
How Black Raspberry changes with the light
Black Raspberry 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 Raspberry will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Black Raspberry 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 Raspberry from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Black Raspberry looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Black Raspberry in real homes
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Black Raspberry 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
Closest available · ΔE 6.0
Also close: Carnelian (ΔE 7.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.2
Also close: Night Club (ΔE 12.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Black Raspberry questions
What undertone does Black Raspberry have?
Black Raspberry has a violet undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Black Raspberry read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Black Raspberry a light or dark color?
Black Raspberry has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 5.4 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 Raspberry 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 Raspberry in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum SW 6265 (closest available, ΔE 6.0); Farrow & Ball: Pelt No.254 (close, ΔE 3.2); Behr: Jet Black ECC-10-2 (closest available, ΔE 11.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Black Raspberry?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Black Raspberry's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Black Raspberry work best?
Black Raspberry works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 5, Black Raspberry absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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