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Benjamin Moore Wenge

AF-180 · #3D2E2C · LRV 3.1

Compare with other brands: Valspar Noblesse Oblige is a 96% match

Wenge (AF-180) is a warm black from Benjamin Moore with a moderate pink undertone. Its LRV is about 3.1 (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 Noblesse Oblige (96% match).

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LRV

3.1 · Very dark

Undertone

Pink · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

AF-180

HEX

#3D2E2C

RGB

61, 46, 44

HSL

7°, 16%, 21%

Family

Blacks

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Wenge FAQ

What undertone does Wenge have?

Wenge is a warm black with a moderate pink undertone. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Wenge?

Wenge has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 3.1 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 Wenge in other brands?

Valspar: Noblesse Oblige (8004-2G), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Black Bean (SW 6006), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Black Bean (HGSW6006), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Bistre Pigment (DEBN13), 86%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 83%; Behr: Off Broadway (MQ1-35), 83%; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 81%; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 81%. 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 Wenge?

The HEX code of Wenge (AF-180) is #3D2E2C, RGB 61, 46, 44. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.