Universal Black
2118-10 · Benjamin Moore
BlackView Universal Black 2118-10 on the Benjamin Moore site ↗Hex
#353435
LRV
5
Family
Black
2118-10
Color profile
Light value
5 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool neutral
Family
Black
“Intriguing notes of violet intensify this dynamic shade of black.”— 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
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Universal BlackThis colorUniversal BlackBenjamin Moore · 2118-10
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Tap any color to compareUniversal Black vs Space Black
5LRV5
#353435Hex#333334
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Universal Black vs Twilight Zone
5LRV5
#353435Hex#343435
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Universal Black vs Onyx
5LRV5
#353435Hex#353434
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareUniversal Black vs Black Magic
5LRV3
#353435Hex#323132
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Black Magic is near-identical · 2 points darker compared with Universal Black.
Universal Black vs Caviar
5LRV3
#353435Hex#313031
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Caviar is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Universal Black.
Universal Black vs Tomcat
5LRV3
#353435Hex#2F2F2F
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Tomcat is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Universal Black.
Universal Black vs Noir
5LRV3
#353435Hex#2E2E30
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Noir is very close match · 3 points darker compared with Universal Black.
Universal Black vs Pitch Black
5LRV5
#353435Hex#3D3C3C
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Pitch Black is close match compared with Universal Black.
Universal Black vs Smelt Black No.G18
5LRV5
#353435Hex#3C3C3C
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Smelt Black No.G18 is close match compared with Universal Black.
Universal Black vs Raven Black
5LRV5
#353435Hex#3D3D3D
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Raven Black is close match compared with Universal Black.
Universal Black vs Starless Sky
5LRV5
#353435Hex#3C3D3D
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Starless Sky is close match compared with Universal Black.
Universal Black vs Limousine Leather
5LRV4
#353435Hex#3B3C3B
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Limousine Leather is close match · 1 points darker compared with Universal Black.
Universal Black vs Black Magic
5LRV4
#353435Hex#414040
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Black Magic is close match · 1 points darker compared with Universal Black.
Palettes with Universal Black
Universal Black, answered
What is the LRV of Universal Black?
Universal Black (2118-10) 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 Universal Black a warm or cool color?
Universal Black has a cool undertone (cool neutral).
What is the closest match to Universal Black from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Universal Black is Black Magic (SW 6991) by Sherwin-Williams, near-identical · 2 points darker.
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