ColorplanBenjamin Moore Ebony Slate (2118-30) is a very dark cool gray with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 7. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Quixotic Plum (SW 6265), Farrow & Ball Paean Black (No.294) and Behr Night Club (N500-7). 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 | Gray |
| LRV | 7.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #4A4A53 |
| RGB | 74, 74, 83 |
| HSL | 240°, 6%, 31% |
About Ebony Slate
Ebony Slate (2118-30) is a very dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 7, Ebony Slate absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Ebony Slate 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 Evening Sky (833), it's warmer.
How Ebony Slate changes with the light
Ebony Slate 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
Ebony Slate will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Ebony Slate 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 Ebony Slate from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Ebony Slate looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Ebony Slate in real homes
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Ebony Slate 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 3.4
Also close: Cyberspace (ΔE 4.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Ebony Slate questions
What undertone does Ebony Slate have?
Ebony Slate has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Ebony Slate read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Ebony Slate a light or dark color?
Ebony Slate has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 7.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 7, Ebony Slate absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Ebony Slate in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum SW 6265 (close, ΔE 3.4); Farrow & Ball: Paean Black No.294 (close, ΔE 3.8); Behr: Night Club N500-7 (close, ΔE 4.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Ebony Slate?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Ebony Slate's undertone.
Where does Ebony Slate work best?
Ebony Slate works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 7, Ebony Slate absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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