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Benjamin Moore Universal Black

2118-10 · #363536 · LRV ~3.6

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Black Magic (~96% proximity)

Universal Black (2118-10) is a true black from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 3.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Black Magic (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Universal Black in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

3.6 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

2118-10

HEX

#363536

RGB

54, 53, 54

HSL

300°, 1%, 21%

Family

Blacks

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Universal Black FAQ

What undertone does Universal Black have?

Universal Black has no strong undertone: it reads as a true black, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is neutral. 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 Universal Black?

Universal Black has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 3.6 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 Universal Black in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Black Magic (SW 6991), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Caviar (HGSW6990), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Tomcat (8006-12G), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~93% 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 Universal Black?

The HEX code of Universal Black (2118-10) is #363536, RGB 54, 53, 54. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.