ColorplanBenjamin Moore Carbon Copy (2117-10) is a very dark black with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 4. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Black Magic (SW 6991), 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 | 3.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #383537 |
| RGB | 56, 53, 55 |
| HSL | 320°, 3%, 21% |
About Carbon Copy
Carbon Copy (2117-10) is a true black from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 4, Carbon Copy absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Carbon Copy 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 Universal Black (2118-10); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Carbon Copy changes with the light
Carbon Copy 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
Carbon Copy will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Carbon Copy 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 Carbon Copy from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Carbon Copy looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Carbon Copy in real homes
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Carbon Copy 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 2.1
Also close: Caviar (ΔE 2.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Carbon Copy questions
What undertone does Carbon Copy have?
Carbon Copy is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Carbon Copy stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Carbon Copy a light or dark color?
Carbon Copy has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 3.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 4, Carbon Copy absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Carbon Copy in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Black Magic SW 6991 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black No.256 (close, ΔE 2.9); Behr: Jet Black ECC-10-2 (close, ΔE 3.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Carbon Copy?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Carbon Copy's undertone.
Where does Carbon Copy work best?
Carbon Copy works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 4, Carbon Copy absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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