Black Beauty 2128-10 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #3A3837, LRV 4 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pitch Black from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3A3837 · 2128-10
Black Beauty
4%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Black Beauty Technical Profile
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Black Beauty in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Black Beauty in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBlack Beauty
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallPitch Black
Pitch Black
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Black
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sayward Pine
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Onyx Black
PPG
Nearly identical
Mystic Black
Kilz
Nearly identical
Raven Black
Behr
Nearly identical
November Storms
Vista Paint
Very similar
Armory
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Ebony Sky
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Arrowhead
Valspar
Very similar
Grey Brown
RAL
Very similar
Nourish .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Black Beauty
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Beauty
#3A3837
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#625D42
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Beauty
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black Beauty 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Black Beauty.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Black Beauty — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Beauty have?
Black Beauty by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Black Beauty in your own space before committing.
What colors match Black Beauty from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Beauty are Pitch Black by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Black by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Black by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Black Beauty'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 Black Beauty?
Black Beauty has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.0, 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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Why Black Beauty's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.