ColorplanBenjamin Moore Stonecutter (2135-20) is a very dark black with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 7. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Mount Etna (SW 7625), Farrow & Ball Railings (No.31) and Behr Night Club (N500-7). 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 | Black |
| LRV | 6.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #434C4F |
| RGB | 67, 76, 79 |
| HSL | 195°, 8%, 29% |
About Stonecutter
Stonecutter (2135-20) is a soft black from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue-green undertone. With an LRV of 7, Stonecutter absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Stonecutter 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. It's very close to Lead Gray (2131-30); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Stonecutter changes with the light
Stonecutter 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
Stonecutter will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Stonecutter 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 Stonecutter from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Stonecutter looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Stonecutter in real homes
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Stonecutter 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 1.7
Also close: Cyberspace (ΔE 3.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Stonecutter questions
What undertone does Stonecutter have?
Stonecutter has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Stonecutter read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Stonecutter a light or dark color?
Stonecutter has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 6.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 7, Stonecutter absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Stonecutter in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Mount Etna SW 7625 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Farrow & Ball: Railings No.31 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Night Club N500-7 (close, ΔE 3.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Stonecutter?
Try Misty Gray (2124-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Stonecutter's undertone.
Where does Stonecutter work best?
Stonecutter works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 7, Stonecutter absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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