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. 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.
Benjamin Moore Silhouette house exterior color review
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Benjamin Moore Silhouette house exterior
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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.
Benjamin Moore Silhouette hallway color
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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.
Benjamin Moore Silhouette dining room paint
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Benjamin Moore Silhouette dining room color
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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.
Benjamin Moore Silhouette wall paint makeover
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Benjamin Moore Silhouette wall panelling color
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Benjamin Moore Silhouette wall panelling
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