ColorplanBenjamin Moore Lampblack (CW-695) is a deep neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 22. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Mole's Breath (No.276). For trim, try Ultra White (CC-10).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 21.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #7E8181 |
| RGB | 126, 129, 129 |
| HSL | 180°, 1%, 50% |
About Lampblack
Lampblack (CW-695) is a deep neutral gray from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 22, Lampblack absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Lampblack stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Shark Gray (2134-40); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Lampblack changes with the light
Lampblack 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
Lampblack has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Lampblack 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 Lampblack close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Lampblack looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Lampblack in real homes
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Lampblack 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 5.1
Also close: Retreat (ΔE 5.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.5
Also close: Adirondack Blue (ΔE 6.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Lampblack questions
What undertone does Lampblack have?
Lampblack is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Lampblack stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Lampblack a light or dark color?
Lampblack has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 21.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 22, Lampblack absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Lampblack in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Storm Cloud SW 6249 (closest available, ΔE 5.1); Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath No.276 (close, ΔE 4.0); Behr: Dark Pewter PPU18-04 (closest available, ΔE 6.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Lampblack?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Lampblack's undertone.
Where does Lampblack work best?
Lampblack works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 22, Lampblack absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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