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Benjamin Moore Baby Seal Black

2119-30 · #474B51 · LRV ~7

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Hematite (~99% proximity)

Baby Seal Black (2119-30) is a deep cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7 (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 Hematite (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Baby Seal Black in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

2119-30

HEX

#474B51

RGB

71, 75, 81

HSL

216°, 7%, 30%

Family

Grays

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Baby Seal Black FAQ

What undertone does Baby Seal Black have?

Baby Seal Black is a deep cool gray with a subtle blue 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 Baby Seal Black?

Baby Seal Black has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7 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 Baby Seal Black in other brands?

Valspar: Hematite (4006-2C), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Seared Ash (DESS31), ~97% proximity; Behr: Poppy Seed (PPU15-20), ~97% proximity; PPG: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (SW 7076), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (HGSW7076), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Railings (No. 31), ~96% 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 Baby Seal Black?

The HEX code of Baby Seal Black (2119-30) is #474B51, RGB 71, 75, 81. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.