Onyx
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Onyx remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 55 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#353434
LRV
4.99
Onyx in Real Rooms
Onyx has a low LRV of 4.99 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Black and Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, bedroom, living room, front door, house, bathroom and misc.
8 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Onyx 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.
Kitchen cabinetry in Onyx creates sleek, modern contrast against light countertops.
@lovenataliechong
6 Bedroom Photos
In the context of a primary suite, Onyx suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
Bedroom walls in Onyx provide intimate backdrop for curated decor.
@rumah_cantik_shabby
7 Living Room Photos
When applied to living room walls, Onyx creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
This living room's walls embrace a moody Onyx tone that grounds the entire space.
@rusticmapleelizabeth
3 Front Door Photos
Onyx on a front door looks particularly stunning when framed by greenery or seasonal wreaths. The color provides a deep, matte background that makes the organic textures of a boxwood wreath or autumn garland really pop.
A front door in Onyx makes a striking first impression with its dark, refined finish.
@croteaucontracting
The front door's Onyx finish stands out beautifully against lighter surrounding trim.
@rachel2569
The front door in Onyx makes a bold architectural statement.
@kayliesrunstagram
3 House Photos
On a traditional or historic home, Onyx acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.
This home's exterior siding in Onyx offers modern curb appeal and lasting sophistication.
@hosthouse.ca
Exterior walls painted Onyx create a contemporary look with exceptional durability.
@thishadbetterbeworthit
This house exterior in Onyx demonstrates how dark tones enhance architectural detail.
@thewickerbasket_organizers
5 Bathroom Photos
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Onyx provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Bathroom walls in Onyx establish a spa-like atmosphere with moody, calming elegance.
@mainelyhillary
The bathroom's Onyx walls pair beautifully with chrome fixtures and white marble.
@westtildenplace
Onyx paint on bathroom walls creates a luxurious, hotel-quality retreat space.
@westtildenplace
These bathroom walls in Onyx offer bold style while maintaining a clean aesthetic.
@westtildenplace
Bathroom walls in Onyx establish an elegant, spa-like atmosphere.
@i.am.w.shawn.b
23 Misc Photos
Note how Onyx is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
An accent wall in Onyx adds dramatic focal-point interest to the entire room.
@ktpaintingg
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 56 vs 5, London Fog is decisively the brighter choice.
Fascinator Rose reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
White Dove reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 5), opening up a space where Onyx encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 5 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 5 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 5 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Aegean Teal reflects far more light (LRV 25 vs 5), opening up a space where Onyx encloses it.
Beneath the Clouds reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 5), opening up a space where Onyx encloses it.
At LRV 19 vs 5, Providence Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Van Courtland Blue reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 5), opening up a space where Onyx encloses it.
Nocturnal Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 12-point LRV gap (17 vs 5) makes Blue Spruce the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.