Paint · Benjamin Moore · Blacks

Benjamin Moore Black

HC-190 · #313132 · LRV 3.1

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Black Magic is a 99% match

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

Compare Black with other brands

Three catalogs stay in the list — tap another card to swap the last column. Matches are estimates from digital values, not official conversions. Always check a real sample.

LRV

3.1 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

HC-190

HEX

#313132

RGB

49, 49, 50

HSL

240°, 1%, 19%

Family

Blacks

Colors similar to Black in Benjamin Moore

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Black FAQ

What undertone does Black have?

Black has no strong undertone: it reads as a true black. 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 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 Black in other brands?

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