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Ref. #383B3E · 2127-20

Black Ink

4%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
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Black Ink 2127-20 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #383B3E, LRV 4 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sayward Pine from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Black Ink Technical Profile

HEX Code#383B3E
RGB56, 59, 62
LRV4.3
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Black Ink in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Black Ink 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 Ink
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSayward Pine

Sayward Pine

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Black of Night

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Obsidian Stone

Behr

Nearly identical

Dark Engine

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Black Licorice

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Starless Sky

PPG

Very similar

Dark Kettle Black

Valspar

Very similar

True Black

Kilz

Very similar

Nourish .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

Granite Grey

RAL

Very similar

Pitch Black

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Cauldron

Dutch Boy

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Black Ink

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Black Ink

#383B3E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#444465

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Black Ink

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Limousine Leather

Complement

Black

Black Ink Room Palettes

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

Walls

Alaskan Husky

Trim

Snow White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Paradise Valley

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Bunny Gray

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Heirloom Quilt

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Glass Slipper

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Dried Mustard

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Black Ink.

Black Berry

Benjamin Moore · 2119-20

#3B3C40

Mopboard Black

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#38393A

Soot

Benjamin Moore · 2129-20

#383D42

Polo Blue

Benjamin Moore · 2062-10

#333B44

Regent Green

Benjamin Moore · 2136-20

#374143

Plum Martini

Benjamin Moore · CSP-540

#413D40

More gray colors from other brands

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

Jade Frost

PPG · 50GY 53/033

#BFC3BF

Roasted Sepia

Valspar · 6006-2C

#645B4F

Barrymore

Vista Paint · 7192

#9A96B0

Victorian

Behr · UL250-18

#978D97

Glacier Pearl

PPG · 1169-3

#D1D2DC

Veiled Spotlight

Dunn-Edwards · DE6324

#CFD5D7

Black Ink — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Black Ink have?
Black Ink 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 Ink in your own space before committing.
What colors match Black Ink from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Ink are Sayward Pine by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Black of Night by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Obsidian Stone by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Black Ink'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 Ink?
Black Ink has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.3, 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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