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Benjamin Moore Carbon Copy

2117-10 · #393638 · LRV ~3.8

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Deep Forest Brown (~97% proximity)

Carbon Copy (2117-10) is a cool black from Benjamin Moore with a subtle violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 3.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Deep Forest Brown (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Carbon Copy in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

3.8 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

2117-10

HEX

#393638

RGB

57, 54, 56

HSL

320°, 3%, 22%

Family

Blacks

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Carbon Copy FAQ

What undertone does Carbon Copy have?

Carbon Copy is a cool black with a subtle violet undertone, 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 Carbon Copy?

Carbon Copy has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 3.8 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 Carbon Copy in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Deep Forest Brown (SW 9175), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bohemian Black (HGSW6988), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Black Heron (V120-3), ~94% proximity; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), ~93% proximity; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~93% 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 Carbon Copy?

The HEX code of Carbon Copy (2117-10) is #393638, RGB 57, 54, 56. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.