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Benjamin Moore Black Beauty

2128-10 · #3A3837 · LRV 4

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Black is a 98% match

Black Beauty (2128-10) is a true black from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Black (98% match).

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LRV

4 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

2128-10

HEX

#3A3837

RGB

58, 56, 55

HSL

20°, 3%, 22%

Family

Blacks

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Black Beauty FAQ

What undertone does Black Beauty have?

Black Beauty has no strong undertone: it reads as a true black. 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 Beauty?

Black Beauty has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 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.

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

Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), 98%; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Greenblack (SW 6994), 95%; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 95%; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 95%; Valspar: Black Heron (V120-3), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Caviar (HGSW6990), 92%. 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 Beauty?

The HEX code of Black Beauty (2128-10) is #3A3837, RGB 58, 56, 55. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.