RAL Classic Graphite black vs. Benjamin Moore Black Ink

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. The hues of the colors are quite similar.
RAL Classic RAL 9011 and Benjamin Moore 2127-20 have pretty similar saturation.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, with RAL Classic RAL 9011 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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RAL Classic Graphite black vs. Benjamin Moore Black Ink

Technical color comparison for RAL Classic Graphite black and Benjamin Moore Black Ink
RAL Classic Graphite black	Benjamin Moore Black Ink
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
210°blue	210°blue
Saturation
5%	5%
Lightness?
16%	23%lighter
LRV?
4.87	5.81looks lighter
CIE L?
16.462	24.242looks lighter
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
5.444
Temperature
Cool	Cool

Preview Graphite black and Black Ink side by side in different rooms

RAL 9011 Graphite black

RAL Classic

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2127-20Black Ink

Benjamin Moore

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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.