ColorplanBenjamin Moore Eclipse (2132-40) is a very dark cool gray with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 19. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Storm Cloud (SW 6249). For trim, try Misty Gray (2124-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 18.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #717980 |
| RGB | 113, 121, 128 |
| HSL | 208°, 6%, 47% |
About Eclipse
Eclipse (2132-40) is a very dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 19, Eclipse absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Eclipse read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Smoke Gray (2120-40); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Eclipse changes with the light
Eclipse has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Eclipse has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Eclipse will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Eclipse close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Eclipse looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Eclipse in real homes
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Eclipse 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 4.3
Also close: Distance (ΔE 6.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.3
Also close: Sloe Blue (ΔE 7.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.3
Also close: Dark Granite (ΔE 7.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Eclipse questions
What undertone does Eclipse have?
Eclipse has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Eclipse read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Eclipse a light or dark color?
Eclipse has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 18.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 19, Eclipse absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Eclipse in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Storm Cloud SW 6249 (close, ΔE 4.3); Farrow & Ball: De Nimes No.299 (closest available, ΔE 5.3); Behr: Adirondack Blue N480-5 (closest available, ΔE 5.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Eclipse?
Try Misty Gray (2124-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Eclipse's undertone.
Where does Eclipse work best?
Eclipse works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 19, Eclipse absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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