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Benjamin Moore Mopboard Black

CW-680 · #38393A · LRV ~4.1

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

Mopboard Black (CW-680) is a true black from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 4.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Greenblack (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Mopboard Black in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

4.1 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

CW-680

HEX

#38393A

RGB

56, 57, 58

HSL

210°, 2%, 22%

Family

Blacks

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Mopboard Black FAQ

What undertone does Mopboard Black have?

Mopboard Black has no strong undertone: it reads as a true black, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is neutral. 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 Mopboard Black?

Mopboard Black has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 4.1 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 Mopboard Black in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Greenblack (SW 6994), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Black Heron (V120-3), ~97% proximity; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), ~96% proximity; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bohemian Black (HGSW6988), ~93% 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 Mopboard Black?

The HEX code of Mopboard Black (CW-680) is #38393A, RGB 56, 57, 58. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.