Benjamin Moore Ebony Slate 2118-30
| Official page: | Ebony Slate 2118-30 |
| Code: | 2118-30 |
| Name: | Ebony Slate |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Ebony Slate?
Benjamin Moore 2118-30 Ebony Slate exudes sophistication and warmth, making it a versatile choice for interior spaces. This rich and deep hue pairs beautifully with lighter neutrals such as Benjamin Moore Simply White OC-117 and soft greys like Benjamin Moore 2121-10 Chalkboard. For a bold contrast, consider incorporating touches of Benjamin Moore 2129-20 Black Satin or metallic accents. Whether used as a statement wall color or as an anchor for a room's palette, Ebony Slate adds depth and elegance to any décor scheme.
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What are Benjamin Moore Ebony Slate undertones?
Ebony Slate has a clear blue and purple 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:
#4A4A53
RGB code:
74, 74, 83
Is Benjamin Moore Ebony Slate 2118-30 cool or warm?
With a hue of 240°, this black leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
2118-30 Ebony Slate HSL code: 240, 6%, 31%
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 Slate
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 sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All 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:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Ebony Slate:
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.
Darker shades
2118-30
Ebony Slate
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 Slate with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 60, such as Benjamin Moore River Gorge Gray and Tavern Gray.
LRV of Ebony Slate
Ebony Slate has an LRV of 9.09% 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 9.09%, 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 | #4A4A53 | |
| RGB Decimal | 74, 74, 83 | |
| RGB Percent | 29.02%, 29.02%, 32.55% | |
| HSV | Hue: 240° Saturation: 10.84% Value: 32.55% | |
| HSL | hsl(240, 6, 31) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 10.84 Magenta: 10.84 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 67.45 | |
| YIQ | Y: 75.026 I: -2.892 Q: 2.801 | |
| XYZ | X: 6.834 Y: 6.978 Z: 9.168 | |
| CIE Lab | L:31.757 a:2.063 b:-5.322 | |
| CIE Luv | L:31.757 u:-0.493 v:-6.833 | |
| Decimal | 4868691 | |
| Hunter Lab | 26.416, -0.05, -2.087 |
Color equivalents
N560-7
Limo-Scene
Behr
833
Evening Sky
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2130-30
Almost Black
Benjamin Moore
2117-30
Shadow
Benjamin Moore

1442
Deep Indigo
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2128-20
Abyss
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2133-30
Day's End
Benjamin Moore
2120-30
Witching Hour
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SW 9154
Perle Noir
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MQ5-1
Extravagance
Behr
2119-30
Baby Seal Black
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SW 6265
Quixotic Plum
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AF-565
Mysterious
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PPU15-20
Poppy Seed
Behr

SW 9640
Sea Mariner
Sherwin Williams

PPU15-19
Black Sapphire
Behr

N540-7
Coal Mine
Behr
N550-7
Catwalk
Behr
2132-30
Black Horizon
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SW 7076
Cyberspace
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