Blackened Black vs Moss Green

Blackened BlackJotunvsMoss GreenRAL ClassicΔE 22.1Distinct difference

Blackened Black (Jotun) and Moss Green (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Blackened Black reads as grey, while Moss Green reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 7 for Blackened Black vs 4 for Moss Green — means Blackened Black will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 22.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Blackened Black vs Moss Green in Real Spaces

2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Blackened Black and Moss Green in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. At this scale, the choice between them becomes clear in a way that a swatch alone can't communicate.

Blackened BlackJotun Blackened Black exterior color

@villavedlog

Moss GreenRAL Classic 6005 exterior color

@brillux.bergamo_brescia

Kitchen Cabinets

Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. At this scale, the choice between them becomes clear in a way that a swatch alone can't communicate.

Blackened BlackJotun Dempet Sort dark kitchen cabinets paint

@nelly_house

Moss GreenRAL Classic 6005 kitchen cabinets picture

@jenny_whelan_kitchen_designs

Color Details

Blackened Black
Jotun · 9938
Hex#494948
LRV7.0
BrandJotun
Number9938
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Moss Green
RAL Classic · RAL 6005
Hex#114232
LRV4.3
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 6005
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark

Blackened Black vs Moss Green Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blackened Black on one side and Moss Green on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 Blackened Black comparisons

See how Blackened Black stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Blackened Black
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Blackened Black
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Blackened Black
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Nearly identical in tone

Purbeck Stone
Blackened Black
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Blackened Black
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Blackened Black
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Blackened Black
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Blackened Black
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Blackened Black
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Blackened Black
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray is the lighter choice

Naval
Blackened Black
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Blackened Black
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Blackened Black
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Bancha reads slightly lighter

Hardwick White
Blackened Black
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White is the lighter choice

Pure White
Blackened Black
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Blackened Black
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Artichoke reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Blackened Black
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Blackened Black
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Blackened Black
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Blackened Black
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Pewter Green reads slightly lighter

Skimming Stone
Blackened Black
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Blackened Black
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue is the lighter choice

Calamine
Blackened Black
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Blackened Black
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Blackened Black
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Vintage Vogue reads slightly lighter

Saybrook Sage
Blackened Black
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Blackened Black
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Blackened Black
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Nearly identical in tone

Cement grey
Blackened Black
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads noticeably lighter

Guilford Green
Blackened Black
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice