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Ebony Slate

Ebony Slate is a genuinely dark Gray from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 7 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#4A4A53

LRV

9.09

Light Reflectance Value
9.09
Dark
Tone
Rich
UseInterior Only
Collection

Ebony Slate in Real Rooms

Ebony Slate has a low LRV of 9.09 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. Grouped in the Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, dining room, misc and kitchen.

3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Ebony Slate brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.

BM Ebony Slate kitchen cabinets

BM Ebony Slate kitchen cabinets

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BM Ebony Slate kitchen cabinets color

BM Ebony Slate kitchen cabinets color

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Benjamin Moore Ebony Slate kitchen cabinets color

Benjamin Moore Ebony Slate kitchen cabinets color

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1 Dining Room Photo

Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Ebony Slate, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.

Benjamin Moore Ebony Slate dining room interior

Benjamin Moore Ebony Slate dining room interior

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2 Misc Photos

More spaces painted in Ebony Slate, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.

Benjamin Moore Ebony Slate wall paint

Benjamin Moore Ebony Slate wall paint

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Benjamin Moore Ebony Slate ceiling paint

Benjamin Moore Ebony Slate ceiling paint

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1 Kitchen Photo

Ebony Slate in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.

Benjamin Moore Ebony Slate kitchen interior

Benjamin Moore Ebony Slate kitchen interior

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Coordinating Colors

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#4A4A53
RGB74, 74, 83
HSL240° 6% 31%
CMYK11 11 0 67
CIE LabL: 31.8 a: 2.1 b: -5.3
XYZX: 0.07 Y: 0.07 Z: 0.09