What does ΔE mean on the Black matches?
ΔE2000 is a numeric color-distance measure. Lower values are closer under this calculation; the label beside each result gives a plain-language interpretation of the distance.
Benjamin Moore color reference
Black (HC-190) by Benjamin Moore
#323233
A gray screen color with a gray (balanced undertone) reading and LRV 3.2. Not sure it's the exact color your local store carries? Here's the closest match at each of the other four brands.
- Hex
- #323233
- RGB
- 50, 50, 51
- HSL
- 240°, 1%, 19.8%
- Lab D65
- 20.82, 0.23, -0.63
- LRV
- 3.2 estimated
- Undertone
- gray (balanced undertone)
In a room
Where this color can work
This near-black value works best when its visual weight is deliberate. Consider it for a study, a compact powder room, an interior door, or a single built-in rather than assuming every dim room needs a pale color. Strong daylight reveals more surface and finish variation, while low evening light can make edges disappear. Pair it with intentional task lighting and sample both matte and satin finishes, because sheen changes how reflections break across such a dark field.
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Cross-brand shortlist
Three nearby values in every other palette
Lower ΔE2000 values are closer screen approximations. They are not paint-formula conversions.
Sherwin-Williamsnearest three
Valsparnearest three
PPGnearest three
Dunn-Edwardsnearest three
Within Benjamin Moore
Similar, lighter, and darker
Provenance
Recorded source
- Color value source: https://github.com/jpederson/colornerd
- Retrieved:
- LRV is calculated from the sRGB value and is labeled as an estimate.
Saveable reference
Color and closest-match card
FAQ
Questions about Black
Should I sample Black before buying?
Yes. Put a labeled sample on the project surface and check it through the day beside trim, flooring, counters, textiles, and other fixed materials.
Does the page reproduce a Benjamin Moore fan deck?
No. It reorganizes factual identifiers and screen values for comparison and links to the recorded source. It does not copy a fan deck layout or paint formula. In this library, the nearest cross-brand screen value is Black Magic SW 6991 by Sherwin-Williams at ΔE 0.707.
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