Benjamin Moore Black Tar 2126-10
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- Black Tar for living room (4 photos)
- Benjamin Moore 2126-10 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
- Black Tar for exterior (2 photos)
- Benjamin Moore Black Tar reviews (6 photos)
- What are Benjamin Moore Black Tar undertones?
- Is Black Tar 2126-10 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Black Tar
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Black Tar 2126-10
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Black Tar 2126-10 |
| Code: | 2126-10 |
| Name: | Black Tar |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Black Tar?
Benjamin Moore Black Tar 2126-10 is a deep charcoal-black with a nearly neutral cast and just a faint cool edge. At #38393A, it reads softer than a pure black, retaining enough gray to show its character on broad walls or millwork. In bright daylight, the charcoal quality is more apparent, while evening light can pull it closer to black. Use it on cabinetry, interior doors, a fireplace surround, or an exterior trim detail where a dark finish is wanted without an inky look. Black Tar pairs cleanly with warm white walls, pale oak, brushed brass, concrete, and natural linen textures.
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LRV of Black Tar
Black Tar has an LRV of 5.65% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 5.65%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #38393A |
| RGB Decimal | 56, 57, 58 |
| RGB Percent | 21.96%, 22.35%, 22.75% |
| HSV | Hue: 210° Saturation: 3.45% Value: 22.75% |
| HSL | hsl(210, 2, 22) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 3.45 Magenta: 1.72 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 77.25 |
| YIQ | Y: 56.815 I: -0.917 Q: 0.1 |
| XYZ | X: 3.858 Y: 4.072 Z: 4.585 |
| CIE Lab | L:23.91 a:-0.196 b:-0.77 |
| CIE Luv | L:23.91 u:-0.551 v:-0.81 |
| Decimal | 3684666 |
| Hunter Lab | 20.18, -1.195, 0.656 |
