Black Knight 2136-10 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #313637, estimated LRV 4 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nourish .06 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #313637 · 2136-10
Black Knight
4%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Black Knight Technical Profile
HEX Code#313637
RGB49, 54, 55
Estimated LRV3.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Black Knight
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Knight
#313637
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#3E485D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Knight
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black Knight Room Palettes
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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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Black Knight — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Knight have?
Black Knight by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Black Knight from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Knight are Nourish .06 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Night Watch by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Blackout by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Black Knight'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 Knight?
Black Knight has a estimated lightness value of 3.6, 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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