Black Beauty
Benjamin Moore
2128-10
Black Beauty is a soft black with a faint warm, brown-tinged undertone that keeps it from feeling like a void. It works on front doors, accent walls, kitchen islands, and exteriors where true black would read harsh in sunlight. Against warm whites and brass it delivers depth with a velvet finish rather than a hard edge.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Sherwin-Williams: Greenblack SW 6994 (#373A3A) · Black Magic SW 6991 (#323132) · Deep Forest Brown SW 9175 (#393437)
Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black No. 256 (#3D3C3C) · Smelt Black No. G18 (#3C3C3C) · Grate Black No. 9920 (#454341)
Similar Benjamin Moore colors: Onyx 2133-10 (#353434) · Mopboard Black CW-680 (#373839) · Universal Black 2118-10 (#353435)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Black Beauty?
The hex code for Benjamin Moore Black Beauty 2128-10 is #393736. In RGB that is 57, 55, 54. Use these values to reproduce Black Beauty in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Farrow & Ball equivalent of Black Beauty?
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Black Beauty is Pitch Black No. 256 (#3D3C3C). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Black Beauty warm or cool?
Black Beauty is a warm black. The subtle brown undertone softens it, particularly in daylight, where it reads as deepest charcoal rather than jet. Its LRV is approximately 4, so light behavior is mostly about sheen and surrounding contrast at this depth. It pairs more naturally with warm whites and wood tones than blue-blacks do, making it a safer pick for traditional exteriors and interior doors.
Why does Black Beauty look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #393736 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Black Beauty have?
Black Beauty has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 4, meaning it reflects about 4% of visible light. That low value makes it a dramatic, light-absorbing choice that works well with strong natural light or as an accent.
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