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Benjamin Moore Jet Black

2120-10 · #343435 · LRV ~3.4

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Black Magic (~97% proximity)

Jet Black (2120-10) is a true black from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 3.4 (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 (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Jet Black in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

3.4 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

2120-10

HEX

#343435

RGB

52, 52, 53

HSL

240°, 1%, 21%

Family

Blacks

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Jet Black FAQ

What undertone does Jet Black have?

Jet 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 Jet Black?

Jet Black has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 3.4 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 Jet Black in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Black Magic (SW 6991), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Caviar (HGSW6990), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Tomcat (8006-12G), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), ~94% proximity; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~92% proximity; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~92% proximity; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~92% 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 Jet Black?

The HEX code of Jet Black (2120-10) is #343435, RGB 52, 52, 53. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.