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Benjamin Moore Galaxy

2117-20 · #423E45 · LRV ~5

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Black Currant (~96% proximity)

Galaxy (2117-20) is a deep cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 5 (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 (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Galaxy in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

5 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

2117-20

HEX

#423E45

RGB

66, 62, 69

HSL

274°, 5%, 26%

Family

Grays

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Galaxy FAQ

What undertone does Galaxy have?

Galaxy is a deep cool gray 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 Galaxy?

Galaxy has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5 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 Galaxy in other brands?

Valspar: Black Currant (8004-1G), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), ~95% proximity; PPG: Napoleon (PPG1013-7), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Napoleon (PPG1013-7), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Black Swan (SW 6279), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Darkroom (HGSW7083), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Fired Bronze (DEB008), ~92% proximity; Behr: Catwalk (N550-7), ~91% 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 Galaxy?

The HEX code of Galaxy (2117-20) is #423E45, RGB 66, 62, 69. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.