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Benjamin Moore Dark Basalt

2072-10 · #41373D · LRV ~4.2

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Black Currant (~94% proximity)

Dark Basalt (2072-10) is a deep purple from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 4.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Black Currant (~94% proximity).

Closest tone to Dark Basalt in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

4.2 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

2072-10

HEX

#41373D

RGB

65, 55, 61

HSL

324°, 8%, 24%

Family

Purples

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Dark Basalt FAQ

What undertone does Dark Basalt have?

Dark Basalt has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep purple, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Dark Basalt?

Dark Basalt has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 4.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Dark Basalt in other brands?

Valspar: Black Currant (8004-1G), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Bohemian Black (SW 6988), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bohemian Black (HGSW6988), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Bistre Pigment (DEBN13), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~90% proximity; PPG: Napoleon (PPG1013-7), ~88% proximity; Glidden: Napoleon (PPG1013-7), ~88% proximity; Behr: Blackout (N510-7), ~87% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Dark Basalt?

The HEX code of Dark Basalt (2072-10) is #41373D, RGB 65, 55, 61. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.