ColorplanBenjamin Moore Southern Vine (2138-10) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 7. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Black Fox (SW 7020). For trim, try Opulence (OC-69).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 6.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #4F493B |
| RGB | 79, 73, 59 |
| HSL | 42°, 14%, 27% |
About Southern Vine
Southern Vine (2138-10) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 7, Southern Vine absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Southern Vine's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Green Grove (2138-20), it's darker.
How Southern Vine changes with the light
Southern Vine 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
Southern Vine will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Southern Vine 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 Southern Vine from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Southern Vine will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Southern Vine in real homes
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Southern Vine 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: Urbane Bronze (ΔE 4.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.7
Also close: Tanner's Brown (ΔE 8.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.2
Also close: Black Mocha (ΔE 5.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Southern Vine questions
What undertone does Southern Vine have?
Southern Vine has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Southern Vine's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Southern Vine a light or dark color?
Southern Vine has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 6.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 7, Southern Vine absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Southern Vine in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Black Fox SW 7020 (close, ΔE 4.6); Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green No.313 (closest available, ΔE 5.7); Behr: Stealth Jet 780F-7 (closest available, ΔE 5.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Southern Vine?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Southern Vine's undertone.
Where does Southern Vine work best?
Southern Vine works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 7, Southern Vine absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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