ColorplanBenjamin Moore Deep Mulberry (2069-10) is a very dark black with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 4. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Quixotic Plum (SW 6265). 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 | 4.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #3C3845 |
| RGB | 60, 56, 69 |
| HSL | 258°, 10%, 25% |
About Deep Mulberry
Deep Mulberry (2069-10) is a soft black from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 4, Deep Mulberry absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Deep Mulberry 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 Galaxy (2117-20), it's darker and cooler.
How Deep Mulberry changes with the light
Deep Mulberry 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
Deep Mulberry will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Deep Mulberry 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 Deep Mulberry from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Deep Mulberry looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Deep Mulberry in real homes
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Deep Mulberry 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
Close · ΔE 4.6
Also close: Charcoal Blue (ΔE 7.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.6
Also close: Pelt (ΔE 6.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.9
Also close: Dark Navy (ΔE 8.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Deep Mulberry questions
What undertone does Deep Mulberry have?
Deep Mulberry has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Deep Mulberry read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Deep Mulberry a light or dark color?
Deep Mulberry has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 4.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 4, Deep Mulberry absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Deep Mulberry in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum SW 6265 (close, ΔE 4.6); Farrow & Ball: Paean Black No.294 (closest available, ΔE 5.6); Behr: Jet Black ECC-10-2 (closest available, ΔE 7.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Deep Mulberry?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Deep Mulberry's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Deep Mulberry work best?
Deep Mulberry works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 4, Deep Mulberry absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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