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Benjamin Moore Black

HC-190 · #313132 · LRV ~3.1

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Black Magic (~99% proximity)

Black (HC-190) is a true black from Benjamin Moore with no strong 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 Sherwin-Williams Black Magic (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Black in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

3.1 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

HC-190

HEX

#313132

RGB

49, 49, 50

HSL

240°, 1%, 19%

Family

Blacks

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Black FAQ

What undertone does Black have?

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 Black?

Black 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 Black in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Black Magic (SW 6991), ~99% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Caviar (HGSW6990), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Tomcat (8006-12G), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), ~92% proximity; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~89% proximity; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~89% proximity; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~89% 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 Black?

The HEX code of Black (HC-190) is #313132, RGB 49, 49, 50. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.