2128-10

Benjamin Moore Black Beauty

Benjamin Moore Black Beauty 2128-10 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Black Beauty paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 2128-10. Find out if this gorgeous warm grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Black Beauty 2128-10
Color code:2128-10
Color name:Black Beauty
Brand:Benjamin Moore

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LRV of Black Beauty

Black Beauty 2128-10 has an LRV of 5.32% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 5.32% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Benjamin Moore Black Beauty undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Black Beauty undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#393736

RGB code:

57, 55, 54

Is Benjamin Moore Black Beauty 2128-10 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 20° this Grey refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2128-10 Black Beauty HSL code: 20, 3%, 22%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Grey will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Grey undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Black Beauty:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Benjamin Moore 2128-10 Black Beauty

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Black Beauty 2128-10 vs Carbon Copy 2117-10

Are you struggling to choose between these two hues for your next project? Our comparison will help you choose the ideal color for your space.

Benjamin Moore Black Beauty 2128-10 vs Benjamin Moore Carbon Copy 2117-10Benjamin Moore Black Beauty 2128-10
LRV: 5.32%
Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 5.33%
Dark color
Temperature: warm

Black Beauty 2128-10 vs Tulsa Twilight 2070-10

Trying to find ideal shade for your next project? Let's help you make the best decision for your design goals.

Benjamin Moore Black Beauty 2128-10 vs Benjamin Moore Tulsa Twilight 2070-10Benjamin Moore Black Beauty 2128-10
LRV: 5.32%
Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 5.01%
Dark color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#393736copy color code
RGB Decimal57, 55, 54copy color code
RGB Percent22.35%, 21.57%, 21.18%copy color code
HSVHue: 20° Saturation: 5.26% Value: 22.35%copy color code
HSLhsl(20, 3, 22)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.51 Yellow: 5.26 Key: 77.65copy color code
YIQY: 55.484 I: 1.513 Q: 0.112copy color code
XYZX: 3.719 Y: 3.869 Z: 4.04copy color code
CIE LabL:23.232 a:0.645 b:0.936copy color code
CIE LuvL:23.232 u:1.075 v:0.91copy color code
Decimal3749686copy color code
Hunter lab19.669, -0.667, 1.59copy color code
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