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Benjamin Moore Almost Black

2130-30 · #504F54 · LRV 7.9

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Perle Noir is a 98% match

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

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LRV

7.9 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

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