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. 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.
Onyx Kitchen Cabinets
@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.
2133-10 Bedroom
@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.
Living Room
@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.
Onyx Front Door
@croteaucontracting
Front Door
@rachel2569
Bm Onyx Front Door
@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.
Benjamin Moore Onyx Exterior
@hosthouse.ca
Exterior
@thishadbetterbeworthit
Onyx House Exterior
@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.
2133-10 Bathroom
@mainelyhillary
Bm Onyx Bathroom
@westtildenplace
Onyx Bathroom
@westtildenplace
Onyx Bathroom
@westtildenplace
Bm Onyx Bathroom
@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.
Benjamin Moore Onyx accent wall
@ktpaintingg
