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Benjamin Moore Black Ink

2127-20 · #383B3E · LRV 4.3

Compare with other brands: Valspar Black Heron is a 97% match

Black Ink (2127-20) is a deep cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 4.3 (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 (97% match).

Compare Black Ink with other brands

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LRV

4.3 · Very dark

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

2127-20

HEX

#383B3E

RGB

56, 59, 62

HSL

210°, 5%, 23%

Family

Grays

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Black Ink FAQ

What undertone does Black Ink have?

Black Ink is a deep cool gray with a subtle blue undertone. 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 Black Ink?

Black Ink has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 4.3 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 Ink in other brands?

Valspar: Black Heron (V120-3), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Greenblack (SW 6994), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Dark Engine (DE6350), 96%; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 95%; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 95%; Behr: Carbon (N520-7), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 95%; 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 Ink?

The HEX code of Black Ink (2127-20) is #383B3E, RGB 56, 59, 62. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.