Soot
Benjamin Moore
2129-20
Soot is a black softened by a distinct navy-blue undertone, reading as the darkest possible blue rather than a flat black. It is popular for bedroom accent walls, libraries, cabinetry, and exteriors where black is wanted with a little life in it. In daylight the blue surfaces; at night it settles into charcoal-black.
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: Inkwell SW 6992 (#31363A) · Black of Night SW 6993 (#323639) · Greenblack SW 6994 (#373A3A)
Farrow & Ball: Black Blue No. 95 (#3E4245) · Smelt Black No. G18 (#3C3C3C) · Pitch Black No. 256 (#3D3C3C)
Similar Benjamin Moore colors: Black Ink 2127-20 (#373A3D) · Black Berry 2119-20 (#3A3B3F) · After Midnight CSP-630 (#33383E)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Soot?
The hex code for Benjamin Moore Soot 2129-20 is #373C41. In RGB that is 55, 60, 65. Use these values to reproduce Soot in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Soot?
The closest Sherwin-Williams match for Soot is Inkwell SW 6992 (#31363A). 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 Soot warm or cool?
Soot is cool, a black with a navy undertone that distinguishes it from brown-blacks like Black Beauty. The LRV is approximately 4, so it reads as black in most conditions, with the blue emerging in direct daylight. That blue note makes it pair especially well with crisp whites, grays, and silver hardware. Against very warm palettes the coolness can feel slightly off, so match it to the scheme.
Why does Soot 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 #373C41 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Soot have?
Soot 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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