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Benjamin Moore Wenge

AF-180 · #3D2E2C · LRV ~3.1

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Noblesse Oblige (~96% proximity)

Wenge (AF-180) is a warm black from Benjamin Moore with a moderate pink undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 3.1 (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 Noblesse Oblige (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Wenge in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

3.1 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Wenge in other brands?

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