Black

Black by Benjamin Moore is a neutral deeper color. It will usually read neutral in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Black sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 240°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 3%. Saturation is around 1%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 19%. Hue is close to 240°. The hex value is #313132. The RGB value is 49, 49, 50.

Black has brightness around 3%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.

You can match Black with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.

Black works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.

Black is softer than a pure untinted white. The neutral undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.