ColorplanBenjamin Moore Dark Basalt (2072-10) is a very dark black with a violet undertone and an LRV of 4. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Paean Black (No.294). 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 | 4.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #40363C |
| RGB | 64, 54, 60 |
| HSL | 324°, 8%, 23% |
About Dark Basalt
Dark Basalt (2072-10) is a soft black from Benjamin Moore with a violet undertone. With an LRV of 4, Dark Basalt absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Dark Basalt 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 Tulsa Twilight (2070-10), it's lighter.
How Dark Basalt changes with the light
Dark Basalt 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
Dark Basalt will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Dark Basalt 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 Dark Basalt from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Dark Basalt looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Dark Basalt in real homes
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Dark Basalt 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 5.5
Also close: Quixotic Plum (ΔE 6.7)
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Dark Basalt questions
What undertone does Dark Basalt have?
Dark Basalt has a violet undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Dark Basalt read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Dark Basalt a light or dark color?
Dark Basalt has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 4.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 4, Dark Basalt absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Dark Basalt in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Black Bean SW 6006 (closest available, ΔE 5.5); Farrow & Ball: Paean Black No.294 (close, ΔE 4.8); Behr: Jet Black ECC-10-2 (closest available, ΔE 7.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dark Basalt?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Dark Basalt's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Dark Basalt work best?
Dark Basalt works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 4, Dark Basalt absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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