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Benjamin Moore Black Tar

2126-10 · #393A3B · LRV ~4.2

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Black Heron (~98% proximity)

Black Tar (2126-10) is a deep gray from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 4.2 (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 Heron (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Black Tar in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

4.2 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

2126-10

HEX

#393A3B

RGB

57, 58, 59

HSL

210°, 2%, 23%

Family

Grays

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Black Tar FAQ

What undertone does Black Tar have?

Black Tar has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep gray, 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 Black Tar?

Black Tar has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 4.2 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 Black Tar in other brands?

Valspar: Black Heron (V120-3), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Greenblack (SW 6994), ~98% proximity; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~97% proximity; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bohemian Black (HGSW6988), ~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 Black Tar?

The HEX code of Black Tar (2126-10) is #393A3B, RGB 57, 58, 59. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.