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Ref. #3B3C40 · 2119-20

Black Berry

5%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Black Berry 2119-20 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #3B3C40, LRV 5 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Octavius from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Black Berry Technical Profile

HEX Code#3B3C40
RGB59, 60, 64
LRV4.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Black Berry in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Black Berry 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 Berry
Nearly identical
Vista PaintOctavius

Octavius

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Dark Kettle Black

Valspar

Nearly identical

Octavius

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Totally Black

Behr

Nearly identical

Dark Engine

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Onyx Black

PPG

Very similar

True Black

Kilz

Very similar

Black of Night

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Deep Cosmos

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Pitch Black

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Granite Grey

RAL

Very similar

Nourish .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Black Berry

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Black Berry

#3B3C40

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#504668

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Black Berry

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Black Berry

Complement

Evening Empress

Black Berry Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Beach Plum

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Charmed Violet

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Bunny Gray

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Red River Clay

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Glass Slipper

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Spice Market

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Rock of Ages

Vista Paint · 8430

#6F6A5D

Intercoastal Gray

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#A5B0B9

Paving Stones

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#CBCCC4

Rookwood Blue Green

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#738478

Jade Frost

PPG · 50GY 53/033

#BFC3BF

Roasted Sepia

Valspar · 6006-2C

#645B4F

Black Berry — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Black Berry have?
Black Berry by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) 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 Berry in your own space before committing.
What colors match Black Berry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Berry are Octavius by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Dark Kettle Black by Valspar (a near-identical match), Octavius by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Black Berry'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 Berry?
Black Berry has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.5, 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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