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Benjamin Moore Black Raspberry

2072-20 · #4E3E4C · LRV ~5.6

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Nightshade (~95% proximity)

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

Closest tone to Black Raspberry in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

5.6 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Black Raspberry?

Black Raspberry has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Dunn-Edwards: Nightshade (DET407), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Purple Fury (4001-4C), ~93% proximity; PPG: Blackberry (PPG1172-7), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Blackberry (PPG1172-7), ~91% proximity; Behr: Deep Merlot (M100-7), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (SW 6265), ~88% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (HGSW6265), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), ~86% 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 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.