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Black Ink

We've categorized Black Ink as a genuinely dark Black because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#373A3D

LRV

5.81

Light Reflectance Value
5.81
Dark
Tone
GroundingRich
UseInterior & Exterior
Collection

Black Ink in Real Rooms

Black Ink has a low LRV of 5.81 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. Grouped in the Black and Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a house, front door, kitchen cabinets and misc.

4 House Photos

On the exterior, Black Ink holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.

Black Ink house exterior paint

Black Ink house exterior paint

@stonemillrealty_designbuild

Benjamin Moore Black Ink house exterior paint

Benjamin Moore Black Ink house exterior paint

@stonemillrealty_designbuild

Benjamin Moore Black Ink house exterior color review

Benjamin Moore Black Ink house exterior color review

@stonemillrealty_designbuild

Benjamin Moore Black Ink house exterior

Benjamin Moore Black Ink house exterior

@stonemillrealty_designbuild

1 Front Door Photo

A front door in Black Ink changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.

Benjamin Moore Black Ink front door

Benjamin Moore Black Ink front door

@brightangleschicago

2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Black Ink on cabinets gives a kitchen a sense of intentionality without the risk that comes with louder choices. It's grounded enough to feel permanent, versatile enough to work with whatever countertop material surrounds it.

Black Ink kitchen cabinets

Black Ink kitchen cabinets

@rkinteriors

Benjamin Moore Black Ink kitchen cabinets

Benjamin Moore Black Ink kitchen cabinets

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3 Misc Photos

See how Black Ink is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.

Benjamin Moore Black Ink accent wall

Benjamin Moore Black Ink accent wall

@rpscomuskoka

Benjamin Moore Black Ink painted furniture color

Benjamin Moore Black Ink painted furniture color

@worn_beautiful

Benjamin Moore Black Ink painted furniture

Benjamin Moore Black Ink painted furniture

@worn_beautiful

Coordinating Colors

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#373A3D
RGB55, 58, 61
HSL210° 5% 23%
CMYK10 5 0 76
CIE LabL: 24.2 a: -0.6 b: -2.3
XYZX: 0.04 Y: 0.04 Z: 0.05