Shadow vs Blackened Black
Shadow is a Benjamin Moore color while Blackened Black comes from Jotun. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. With LRVs of 9 and 7, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Shadow's cool character against Blackened Black's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 10.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Shadow vs Blackened Black Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shadow on one side and Blackened Black on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
More Shadow comparisons
See how Shadow stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
White Dove reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 9), opening up a space where Shadow encloses it.
At LRV 52 vs 9, Purbeck Stone is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 30 vs 9, Evergreen Fog is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 60 vs 9, Agreeable Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Accessible Beige reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 9), opening up a space where Shadow encloses it.
Denim Drift reflects far more light (LRV 27 vs 9), opening up a space where Shadow encloses it.
At LRV 43 vs 9, French Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Tranquil Dawn reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 9), opening up a space where Shadow encloses it.
Hardwick White reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 9), opening up a space where Shadow encloses it.
At LRV 84 vs 9, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 9), opening up a space where Shadow encloses it.
Shoji White reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 9), opening up a space where Shadow encloses it.
With LRVs of 12 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Skimming Stone reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 9), opening up a space where Shadow encloses it.
With LRVs of 12 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Saybrook Sage reflects far more light (LRV 45 vs 9), opening up a space where Shadow encloses it.
At LRV 31 vs 9, Pale Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 24 vs 9, Cement grey is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 57 vs 9, Guilford Green is decisively the brighter choice.