/ 17 Paints
Benjamin Moore Iron Mountain (2134-30) is a warm, deeply saturated soft black or charcoal gray. With an LRV of 10.96, it absorbs significant light while its subtle brown and bronze undertones prevent it from feeling stark or cold, making it incredibly versatile.
Benjamin Moore Onyx (2133-10) is a luxurious, warm black paint color with an LRV of 4.99. Unlike stark, industrial blacks, Onyx features a microscopic hint of warmth, making it an incredibly grounded, neutral charcoal-black perfect for dramatic interiors and striking exteriors.
Benjamin Moore Soot 2129-20 is a deeply saturated, moody soft black with distinct cool blue-gray undertones. Rather than a flat, stark black, its charcoal DNA and 6.19 LRV create a rich, velvety depth that feels sophisticated and dramatic in well-lit spaces.
Farrow & Ball Off-Black No. 57 is a soft, muted charcoal black with subtle cool blue undertones. With an LRV of 6, it offers a milder, much more flattering alternative to stark jet blacks, making it an incredibly versatile choice for cabinetry, trim, and moody interior spaces.
PPG Mostly Metal (PPG1036-7) is a dark, cool, menacing black or deep charcoal gray with a subtle, dark green undertone. With an LRV of 11, it absorbs significant light, making it a dramatic choice for exteriors, cabinetry, and striking accent walls.
Farrow & Ball's Paean Black No. 294 is a sophisticated, red-based black with distinct purple and magenta undertones. With an LRV of 6, it functions as a dramatic, warm soft black that evokes the rich hue of antique leather, perfect for intimate spaces and striking accents.
PPG Black Magic (PPG1001-7) is a deeply saturated, warm black paint color that functions as an exceptionally dark charcoal. With a Light Reflectance Value of 4, it absorbs significant light, creating a sophisticated, grounding presence perfect for dramatic accents and media rooms.
Benjamin Moore Night Horizon (2134-10) is a deeply saturated, warm black paint color with distinct brown and violet undertones. With an LRV of 6.68, it acts as a rich, moody alternative to stark black, bringing sophisticated depth to cabinetry, trim, and dramatic accent walls.
Benjamin Moore Black (2132-10 / HC-190) is a deeply saturated, classic true black with an LRV of 4.56. Because its RGB values are nearly identical, it acts as a stark, anchoring neutral with only the faintest microscopic blue undertone, keeping it crisp rather than muddy in cool lighting.
Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10) is a deeply saturated, soft charcoal black with an LRV of 6.16. Because of its subtle cool blue undertones, it acts as a moody, transitional dark neutral that avoids the harsh, flat starkness of a pure, absolute black.
Behr Dark Denim (S510-7) is a deeply saturated, moody slate blue with prominent charcoal and gray undertones. Sitting at an LRV of 8, it is a sophisticated, cool-toned dark neutral that shifts between a stormy navy and a soft black depending on the lighting.
Perle Noir (SW 9154) is a deeply sophisticated, low-chroma charcoal with distinct cool plum and violet undertones. With an LRV of 8, it acts as a softer, more complex alternative to stark black, shifting between a velvety dark gray and a moody indigo-purple depending on the lighting.