Lampblack
CW-695 · Benjamin Moore
GrayView Lampblack CW-695 on the Benjamin Moore site ↗Hex
#7E8181
LRV
23
Family
Gray
CW-695
Color profile
Light value
23 · Deep
Undertone
Cool cool neutral
Family
Gray
“Striking paired with glossy white trim, this luxurious lighter shade of lampblack is sharp and stylish. It was used in 18th century and early 19th century wallpapers.”— Benjamin Moore
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 23 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around LampblackSimilar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareLampblack vs Legendary Gray
23LRV22
#7E8181Hex#7F8384
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Legendary Gray is near-identical · 1 points darker compared with Lampblack.
Lampblack vs Steamship
23LRV22
#7E8181Hex#80807F
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Steamship is very close match · 1 points darker compared with Lampblack.
Lampblack vs Software
23LRV23
#7E8181Hex#7F8486
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonecool, blue cast
Software is very close match compared with Lampblack.
Lampblack vs City Storm
23LRV23
#7E8181Hex#808585
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
City Storm is very close match compared with Lampblack.
Lampblack vs Cityscape
23LRV22
#7E8181Hex#7F817E
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Cityscape is very close match · 1 points darker · warmer compared with Lampblack.
Lampblack vs Slate Gray - Gloss
23LRV21
#7E8181Hex#7C7F7C
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonewarm, green cast
Slate Gray - Gloss is very close match · 2 points darker · warmer compared with Lampblack.
Lampblack vs Dover Gray
23LRV23
#7E8181Hex#848585
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Dover Gray is very close match compared with Lampblack.
Lampblack vs Grey Suit
23LRV22
#7E8181Hex#81817E
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Grey Suit is very close match · 1 points darker · warmer compared with Lampblack.
Lampblack vs Mole's Breath
23LRV23
#7E8181Hex#87847F
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonewarm, golden cast
Mole's Breath is close match · warmer compared with Lampblack.
Lampblack vs Plummett
23LRV27
#7E8181Hex#8C8E8D
GrayFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Plummett is close match · 4 points lighter compared with Lampblack.
The full strip
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What is the LRV of Lampblack?
Lampblack (CW-695) by Benjamin Moore has a Light Reflectance Value of 23, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Lampblack a warm or cool color?
Lampblack has a cool undertone (cool neutral).
What is the closest match to Lampblack from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Lampblack is Legendary Gray (PPU26-03) by Behr, near-identical · 1 points darker.
Benjamin Moore · CW-695
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