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Benjamin Moore Black Ink

2127-20 · #383B3E · LRV ~4.3

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Black Heron (~97% proximity)

Black Ink (2127-20) is a deep cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 4.3 (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 (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Black Ink in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

4.3 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Black Ink?

Black Ink has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Black Ink in other brands?

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