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Benjamin Moore Black Tar

2126-10 · #393A3B · LRV 4.2

Compare with other brands: Valspar Black Heron is a 98% match

Black Tar (2126-10) is a deep gray from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 4.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Black Heron (98% match).

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LRV

4.2 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Black Tar in other brands?

Valspar: Black Heron (V120-3), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Greenblack (SW 6994), 98%; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 97%; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 97%; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bohemian Black (HGSW6988), 93%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.