Benjamin Moore Ebony King 2132-20

Official page:Ebony King 2132-20
Code:2132-20
Name:Ebony King
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Ebony King?

Transform your space with the rich allure of Benjamin Moore Ebony King (2132-20). This deep and sophisticated hue adds warmth and drama to any room, creating a sense of elegance and luxury. Pair Ebony King with soft neutrals like ivory and taupe to create a striking contrast, or combine it with metallic accents for a glamorous touch. For a more modern look, complement Ebony King with deep greens or navy blues to create a bold and sophisticated color palette. Elevate your interior design with the timeless beauty of Benjamin Moore's Ebony King.

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What are Benjamin Moore Ebony King undertones?

Ebony King has a blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#383A3C

RGB code:

56, 58, 60

Is Benjamin Moore Ebony King 2132-20 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 210°, this black leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

2132-20 Ebony King HSL code: 210, 3%, 23%

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

How light temperature affects Ebony King

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Ebony King:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

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Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Ebony King with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 30, such as Benjamin Moore Night Shade and Woodcliff Lake.

LRV of Ebony King

Ebony King has an LRV of 5.69% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 5.69%, 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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FormatCode
HEX#383A3CCopy color code
RGB Decimal56, 58, 60Copy color code
RGB Percent21.96%, 22.75%, 23.53%Copy color code
HSVHue: 210° Saturation: 6.67% Value: 23.53%Copy color code
HSLhsl(210, 3, 23)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 6.67 Magenta: 3.33 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 76.47Copy color code
YIQY: 57.63 I: -1.834 Q: 0.199Copy color code
XYZX: 3.959 Y: 4.193 Z: 4.874Copy color code
CIE LabL:24.3 a:-0.38 b:-1.533Copy color code
CIE LuvL:24.3 u:-1.095 v:-1.636Copy color code
Decimal3684924Copy color code
Hunter Lab20.477, -1.321, 0.22Copy color code
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