ColorplanBenjamin Moore Blacktop (2135-10) is a very dark black with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 5. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Greenblack (SW 6994), Farrow & Ball Black Blue (No.95) and Behr Limousine Leather (MQ5-05). For trim, try Ultra White (CC-10).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Black |
| LRV | 4.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #393D3C |
| RGB | 57, 61, 60 |
| HSL | 165°, 3%, 23% |
About Blacktop
Blacktop (2135-10) is a true black from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 5, Blacktop absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Blacktop stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Midnight (2131-20), it's warmer.
How Blacktop changes with the light
Blacktop 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
Blacktop will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Blacktop 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 Blacktop from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Blacktop looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Blacktop in real homes
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Blacktop 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 1.3
Also close: Iron Ore (ΔE 3.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Blacktop questions
What undertone does Blacktop have?
Blacktop is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Blacktop stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Blacktop a light or dark color?
Blacktop has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 4.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 5, Blacktop absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Blacktop in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Greenblack SW 6994 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Farrow & Ball: Black Blue No.95 (close, ΔE 3.2); Behr: Limousine Leather MQ5-05 (very close, ΔE 1.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Blacktop?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Blacktop's undertone.
Where does Blacktop work best?
Blacktop works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 5, Blacktop absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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