# Benjamin Moore Ebony King

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ebony-king-2132-20](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ebony-king-2132-20)

Benjamin Moore Ebony King 2132-20 is a deep charcoal that sits just above black, with a subtle cool gray cast visible in brighter light. Its low-value depth gives walls a strong, defined backdrop without reading as completely flat or pitch-black. In sunlit rooms, Ebony King can show its smoky graphite character, while evening light makes it appear darker and more ink-like. Use it on cabinetry, interior doors, a library wall, or exterior trim where a crisp dark contrast is wanted. Pair this shade with clean white paint, pale oak, brushed nickel, concrete, or muted blue-gray textiles.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Ebony King
- **Color code:** 2132-20
- **HEX:** #383A3C
- **RGB:** 56, 58, 60
- **LRV:** 5.69%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 210° Saturation: 6.67% Value: 23.53%
- **HSL:** hsl(210, 3, 23)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 6.67 Magenta: 3.33 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 76.47
- **YIQ:** Y: 57.63 I: -1.834 Q: 0.199
- **XYZ:** X: 3.959 Y: 4.193 Z: 4.874
- **CIE Lab:** L:24.3 a:-0.38 b:-1.533
- **CIE Luv:** L:24.3 u:-1.095 v:-1.636
- **Decimal:** 3684924
- **Hunter Lab:** 20.477, -1.321, 0.22

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Black Iron](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-black-iron-2120-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Black Ink](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-black-ink-2127-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Black Tar](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-black-tar-2126-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Mopboard Black](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mopboard-black-cw-680)
- [Benjamin Moore Black Jack](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-black-jack-2133-20)
- [Sherwin Williams Greenblack](https://plan-home.com/color/greenblack-sw-6994)
- [Benjamin Moore Black Berry](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-black-berry-2119-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Black Panther](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-black-panther-2125-10)
- [Sherwin Williams Black of Night](https://plan-home.com/color/black-of-night-sw-6993)
- [Behr Carbon](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-carbon)
- [Benjamin Moore Midnight Dream](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-midnight-dream-2129-10)
- [Behr Limousine Leather](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-limousine-leather)
- [Behr Totally Black](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-totally-black)
- [Benjamin Moore Soot](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-soot-2129-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Twilight Zone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-twilight-zone-2127-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Black Satin](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-black-satin-2131-10)
- [Sherwin Williams Inkwell](https://plan-home.com/color/inkwell-sw-6992)
- [Benjamin Moore Midnight](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-midnight-2131-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Jet Black](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-jet-black-2120-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Universal Black](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-universal-black-2118-10)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Midnight Oil](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-midnight-oil-1631)
- [Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wrought-iron-2124-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Black Iron](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-black-iron-2120-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Cheating Heart](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cheating-heart-1617)
- [Benjamin Moore French Beret](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-french-beret-1610)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Midnight Dream](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-midnight-dream-2129-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Black Tar](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-black-tar-2126-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Mopboard Black](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mopboard-black-cw-680)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Night Shade](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-night-shade-2116-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Woodcliff Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-woodcliff-lake-980)
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Fox](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-fox-2108-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Upper West Side](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-upper-west-side-csp-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Himalayan Trek](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-himalayan-trek-1542)
- [Benjamin Moore Briarwood](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-briarwood-hc-175)
- [Benjamin Moore Thunder](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-thunder-af-685)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/2132-20

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.