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Benjamin Moore Soot

2129-20 · #383D42 · LRV ~4.6

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Chimney Smoke (~97% proximity)

Soot (2129-20) is a deep cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 4.6 (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 Chimney Smoke (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Soot in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

4.6 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Soot?

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

What is the closest tone to Soot in other brands?

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