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Benjamin Moore2130-30

Almost Black

With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Almost Black (2130-30) is a standout Black in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Find professional pairing data and full color details below.

Hex

#4F4E53

LRV

9.34

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Light Reflectance Value
9.34
Dark
TemperatureNeutral
Tone
CozyGrounding
UseInterior & Exterior
Collection

Coordinating Colors

Almost Black
Snow White
Almost Black vs Snow White
Almost Black
Snow White
Benjamin Moore
Almost Black
2130-30 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Snow White
OC-66 · LRV 87

Snow White reflects far more light (LRV 87 vs 9), opening up a space where Almost Black encloses it.

Almost Black
Smoke
Almost Black vs Smoke
Almost Black
Smoke
Benjamin Moore
Almost Black
2130-30 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Smoke
2122-40 · LRV 56

At LRV 56 vs 9, Smoke is decisively the brighter choice.

Almost Black
Fairmont Green
Almost Black vs Fairmont Green
Almost Black
Fairmont Green
Benjamin Moore
Almost Black
2130-30 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Fairmont Green
HC-127 · LRV 21

Fairmont Green reads slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Almost Black
Coventry Gray
Almost Black vs Coventry Gray
Almost Black
Coventry Gray
Benjamin Moore
Almost Black
2130-30 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Coventry Gray
HC-169 · LRV 48

Coventry Gray reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 9), opening up a space where Almost Black encloses it.

Similar Colors

Almost Black
Cheating Heart
Almost Black vs Cheating Heart
Almost Black
Cheating Heart
Benjamin Moore
Almost Black
2130-30 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Cheating Heart
1617 · LRV 9

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Almost Black
Deep Indigo
Almost Black vs Deep Indigo
Almost Black
Deep Indigo
Benjamin Moore
Almost Black
2130-30 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Deep Indigo
1442 · LRV 8

With LRVs of 9 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Almost Black
Day's End
Almost Black vs Day's End
Almost Black
Day's End
Benjamin Moore
Almost Black
2130-30 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Day's End
2133-30 · LRV 9

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Almost Black
Ebony Slate
Almost Black vs Ebony Slate
Almost Black
Ebony Slate
Benjamin Moore
Almost Black
2130-30 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Ebony Slate
2118-30 · LRV 9

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Complementary Colors

Almost Black
Army Green
Almost Black vs Army Green
Almost Black
Army Green
Benjamin Moore
Almost Black
2130-30 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Army Green
2141-30 · LRV 15

A 6-point LRV gap (15 vs 9) makes Army Green the marginally brighter of the two.

Almost Black
Horizon Gray
Almost Black vs Horizon Gray
Almost Black
Horizon Gray
Benjamin Moore
Almost Black
2130-30 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Horizon Gray
2141-50 · LRV 51

At LRV 51 vs 9, Horizon Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Almost Black
Louisburg Green
Almost Black vs Louisburg Green
Almost Black
Louisburg Green
Benjamin Moore
Almost Black
2130-30 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Louisburg Green
HC-113 · LRV 34

At LRV 34 vs 9, Louisburg Green is decisively the brighter choice.

Almost Black
Night Mist
Almost Black vs Night Mist
Almost Black
Night Mist
Benjamin Moore
Almost Black
2130-30 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Night Mist
1569 · LRV 63

At LRV 63 vs 9, Night Mist is decisively the brighter choice.

Almost Black
White Violet
Almost Black vs White Violet
Almost Black
White Violet
Benjamin Moore
Almost Black
2130-30 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
White Violet
1408 · LRV 82

White Violet reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 9), opening up a space where Almost Black encloses it.

Almost Black
Winter Snow
Almost Black vs Winter Snow
Almost Black
Winter Snow
Benjamin Moore
Almost Black
2130-30 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Winter Snow
OC-63 · LRV 82

At LRV 82 vs 9, Winter Snow is decisively the brighter choice.

Almost Black
Passion Vine
Almost Black vs Passion Vine
Almost Black
Passion Vine
Benjamin Moore
Almost Black
2130-30 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Passion Vine
1504 · LRV 23

Passion Vine reflects far more light (LRV 23 vs 9), opening up a space where Almost Black encloses it.

Darker Colors

Almost Black
Toucan Black
Almost Black vs Toucan Black
Almost Black
Toucan Black
Benjamin Moore
Almost Black
2130-30 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Toucan Black
2118-20 · LRV 6

A 3-point LRV gap (9 vs 6) makes Almost Black the marginally brighter of the two.

Almost Black
Deep Indigo
Almost Black vs Deep Indigo
Almost Black
Deep Indigo
Benjamin Moore
Almost Black
2130-30 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Deep Indigo
1442 · LRV 8

With LRVs of 9 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Color Codes

HEX#4F4E53
RGB79, 78, 83
HSL252° 3% 32%
CMYK5 6 0 67
CIE LabL: 33.4 a: 1.5 b: -2.8
XYZX: 0.07 Y: 0.08 Z: 0.09