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Benjamin Moore Black Raspberry

2072-20 · #4E3E4C · LRV 5.6

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Nightshade is a 95% match

Black Raspberry (2072-20) is a deep purple from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 5.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Nightshade (95% match).

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LRV

5.6 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

2072-20

HEX

#4E3E4C

RGB

78, 62, 76

HSL

308°, 11%, 27%

Family

Purples

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Black Raspberry FAQ

What undertone does Black Raspberry have?

Black Raspberry has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep purple. 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 Black Raspberry?

Black Raspberry has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Black Raspberry in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Nightshade (DET407), 95%; Valspar: Purple Fury (4001-4C), 93%; PPG: Blackberry (PPG1172-7), 91%; Glidden: Blackberry (PPG1172-7), 91%; Behr: Deep Merlot (M100-7), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (SW 6265), 88%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (HGSW6265), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), 86%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Black Raspberry?

The HEX code of Black Raspberry (2072-20) is #4E3E4C, RGB 78, 62, 76. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.