ColorplanBenjamin Moore Toucan Black (2118-20) is a very dark black with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 4. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Black Magic (SW 6991), Farrow & Ball Pitch Black (No.256) and Behr Jet Black (ECC-10-2). For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Black |
| LRV | 4.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #3C3B40 |
| RGB | 60, 59, 64 |
| HSL | 252°, 4%, 24% |
About Toucan Black
Toucan Black (2118-20) is a soft black from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 4, Toucan Black absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Toucan Black 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 Black Berry (2119-20); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Toucan Black changes with the light
Toucan Black 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
Toucan Black will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Toucan Black 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 Toucan Black from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Toucan Black looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Toucan Black in real homes
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Toucan Black 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.
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Toucan Black questions
What undertone does Toucan Black have?
Toucan Black has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Toucan Black read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Toucan Black a light or dark color?
Toucan Black has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 4.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 4, Toucan Black absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Toucan Black in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Black Magic SW 6991 (close, ΔE 4.2); Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black No.256 (close, ΔE 3.3); Behr: Jet Black ECC-10-2 (close, ΔE 3.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Toucan Black?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Toucan Black's undertone.
Where does Toucan Black work best?
Toucan Black works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 4, Toucan Black absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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