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Benjamin Moore Carbon Copy

2117-10 · #393638 · LRV 3.8

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Deep Forest Brown is a 97% match

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

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LRV

3.8 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Carbon Copy in other brands?

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