Black
PM-9 · Benjamin Moore
BlackView Black PM-9 on the Benjamin Moore site ↗Hex
#2B2C2D
LRV
5
Family
Black
PM-9
Color profile
Light value
5 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool neutral
Family
Black
“Also known as Black HC-190. A favorite for front doors, shutters and other "stand out" architectural features, this classic shade never fails to please.”— Benjamin Moore
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 5 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Similar colors
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5LRV5
#2B2C2DHex#333334
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareBlack vs Tricorn Black
5LRV3
#2B2C2DHex#2F2F30
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Tricorn Black is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Black.
Black vs Tomcat
5LRV3
#2B2C2DHex#2F2F2F
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Tomcat is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Black.
Black vs Noir
5LRV3
#2B2C2DHex#2E2E30
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Noir is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Black.
Black vs Caviar
5LRV3
#2B2C2DHex#313031
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Caviar is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Black.
Black, answered
What is the LRV of Black?
Black (PM-9) by Benjamin Moore has a Light Reflectance Value of 5, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Black a warm or cool color?
Black has a cool undertone (cool neutral).
What is the closest match to Black from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Black is Tricorn Black (SW 6258) by Sherwin-Williams, very close match · 2 points darker.
Benjamin Moore · PM-9
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