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Benjamin Moore Almost Black

2130-30 · #504F54 · LRV ~7.9

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Perle Noir (~98% proximity)

Almost Black (2130-30) is a deep cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Perle Noir (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Almost Black in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7.9 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

2130-30

HEX

#504F54

RGB

80, 79, 84

HSL

252°, 3%, 32%

Family

Grays

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Almost Black FAQ

What undertone does Almost Black have?

Almost Black 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 Almost Black?

Almost Black has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.9 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 Almost Black in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Perle Noir (SW 9154), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Celluloid (DET619), ~96% proximity; Behr: Poppy Seed (PPU15-20), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Veiled Vinyl (M231), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hopper Head (No. 305), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), ~94% proximity; PPG: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (HGSW7076), ~92% 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 Almost Black?

The HEX code of Almost Black (2130-30) is #504F54, RGB 80, 79, 84. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.