Silhouette
Silhouette is a genuinely dark Black 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 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#57504C
LRV
10.18
Silhouette in Real Rooms
Silhouette has a low LRV of 10.18 — 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 house, living room, dining room and misc.
2 House Photos
Silhouette is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.
Striking dark exterior in Silhouette enhances architectural details and landscaping.
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Bold Silhouette house paint creates maximum contrast and contemporary visual impact.
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1 Living Room Photo
Silhouette provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Dramatic hallway walls in Silhouette draw the eye and create intimacy.
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2 Dining Room Photos
Using Silhouette in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.
Rich Silhouette dining room walls set an elegant, sophisticated mood.
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Elegant Silhouette dining walls frame the table with sophisticated, moody elegance.
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3 Misc Photos
Note how Silhouette 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.
Feature wall in deep Silhouette anchors the entire space with drama.
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Paneled walls painted Silhouette create a bold, architectural focal point.
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Wainscoting in deep Silhouette adds traditional charm and visual interest.
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