Almost Black 2130-30 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #504F54, estimated LRV 8 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Perle Noir from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #504F54 · 2130-30
Almost Black
8%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Almost Black Technical Profile
HEX Code#504F54
RGB80, 79, 84
Estimated LRV7.9
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Almost Black
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Almost Black
#504F54
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#745680
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Almost Black
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Almost Black Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Almost Black — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Almost Black have?
Almost Black by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Almost Black from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Almost Black are Perle Noir by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Lump Of Coal by Behr (a close digital match), Cityscape by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Almost Black's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Almost Black?
Almost Black has a estimated lightness value of 7.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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