Black Tar 2126-10 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #393A3B, estimated LRV 4 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Black Licorice from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #393A3B · 2126-10
Black Tar
4%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Black Tar Technical Profile
HEX Code#393A3B
RGB57, 58, 59
Estimated LRV4.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Black Licorice
Hirshfield's
#3A3B3B
Close digital match
Sayward Pine
Vista Paint
#3A3C3D
Close digital match
Limousine Leather
Behr
#3C3C3D
Close digital match
Starless Sky
PPG
#3C3D3D
Close digital match
Black
Dunn-Edwards
#3B3A3A
Close digital match
True Black
Kilz
#3D3D3D
Close digital match
Greenblack
Sherwin-Williams
#373A3A
Close digital match
Pitch Black
Farrow & Ball
#3B3938
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#3F4043
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Colors That Work With Black Tar
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Tar
#393A3B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#434364
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Tar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black Tar 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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Black Tar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Tar have?
Black Tar 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 Tar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Tar are Black Licorice by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Sayward Pine by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Sayward Pine by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Black Tar'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 Tar?
Black Tar has a estimated lightness value of 4.2, 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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