ColorplanBenjamin Moore Notre Dame (CSP-570) is a very dark black with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 6. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore (SW 7069), Farrow & Ball Black Blue (No.95) and Behr Broadway (PPU18-20). 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 | Black |
| LRV | 5.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #404343 |
| RGB | 64, 67, 67 |
| HSL | 180°, 2%, 26% |
About Notre Dame
Notre Dame (CSP-570) is a true black from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 6, Notre Dame absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Notre Dame stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Graphite (1603); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Notre Dame changes with the light
Notre Dame 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
Notre Dame will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Notre Dame looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Notre Dame in real homes
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Notre Dame 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
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Greenblack (ΔE 3.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Off-Black (ΔE 2.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
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Notre Dame questions
What undertone does Notre Dame have?
Notre Dame is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Notre Dame stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Notre Dame a light or dark color?
Notre Dame has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 5.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 6, Notre Dame absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Notre Dame in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Iron Ore SW 7069 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Farrow & Ball: Black Blue No.95 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Behr: Broadway PPU18-20 (very close, ΔE 1.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Notre Dame?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Notre Dame's undertone.
Where does Notre Dame work best?
Notre Dame works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 6, Notre Dame absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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