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Benjamin Moore Soot

2129-20 · #383D42 · LRV 4.6

Compare with other brands: Valspar Chimney Smoke is a 97% match

Soot (2129-20) is a deep cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 4.6 (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 Chimney Smoke (97% match).

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LRV

4.6 · Very dark

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

2129-20

HEX

#383D42

RGB

56, 61, 66

HSL

210°, 8%, 24%

Family

Grays

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Soot FAQ

What undertone does Soot have?

Soot 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 Soot?

Soot has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 4.6 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 Soot in other brands?

Valspar: Chimney Smoke (4010-1), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Dark Engine (DE6350), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Inkwell (SW 6992), 94%; PPG: Napoleon (PPG1013-7), 93%; Glidden: Napoleon (PPG1013-7), 93%; Behr: Carbon (N520-7), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bohemian Black (HGSW6988), 91%. 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 Soot?

The HEX code of Soot (2129-20) is #383D42, RGB 56, 61, 66. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.