Benjamin Moore Universal Black vs. Farrow and Ball Light Blue

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. It's important to note that the colors have different hues. Benjamin Moore 2118-10 leans towards hues, while Farrow and Ball 22 is .
Benjamin Moore 2118-10 is more saturated than 2118-10
They differ in their values, with Benjamin Moore 2118-10 is being darker.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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Benjamin Moore Universal Black vs. Farrow and Ball Light Blue
Hue
300
94
Saturation
1
5
more saturated
Lightness
?Simple 0–100% measure derived from the min/max of the sRGB channels. It is not aligned with human visual perception - use CIE L* for perceptual lightness.
21
72
lighter
LRV
?Light Reflectance Value measures the percentage of light reflected by a color. It ranges from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (pure white, all light reflected).
5.26
49.12
looks lighter
CIE L
?Perceptual lightness.
Lightness value from CIE Lab color space.
Values from 0 (black) to 100 (diffuse white)
21.835
75.757
looks lighter
Color difference ΔE*₀₀
?CIE color difference.
Smaller is closer:
~0–1 (imperceptible),
1–2 (just noticeable),
2–5 (small difference),
5–10 (clear),
more than 10 (very different).
53.976
Temperature:
Neutral
Cool
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Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.

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Universal Black and Clay comparison

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Universal Black and Chantilly Lace comparison

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Universal Black and Baja Dunes comparison

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