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Ref. #393A3B · 2126-10

Black Tar

4%LRV Value
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Black Tar 2126-10 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #393A3B, 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.

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Black Tar Technical Profile

HEX Code#393A3B
RGB57, 58, 59
LRV4.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Black Tar in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Black Tar 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 Tar
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sBlack Licorice

Black Licorice

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Sayward Pine

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Limousine Leather

Behr

Nearly identical

Starless Sky

PPG

Nearly identical

Black

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

True Black

Kilz

Nearly identical

Greenblack

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Pitch Black

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Dark Kettle Black

Valspar

Very similar

Nourish .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

Cauldron

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Granite Grey

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Black Tar

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Black Tar

#393A3B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#434364

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Black Licorice

Complement

Black

Black Tar 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

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 Tar.

Mopboard Black

Benjamin Moore · CW-680

#38393A

Black Ink

Benjamin Moore · 2127-20

#383B3E

Carbon Copy

Benjamin Moore · 2117-10

#393638

Black Berry

Benjamin Moore · 2119-20

#3B3C40

Soot

Benjamin Moore · 2129-20

#383D42

Universal Black

Benjamin Moore · 2118-10

#363536

More gray colors from other brands

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

Improbable

PPG · 1011-5

#6E7376

White Rapids

Dutch Boy · 425-1DB

#CDD2CA

Whirlwind

PPG · 1013-3

#BEC0C2

Dynasty Celadon

Behr · PPL-80

#C7CBBE

Frosted Olive

Dutch Boy · 425-2DB

#BEC1B6

Blackened Kettle

Dutch Boy · 439-7DB

#4F4842

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Black Tar in your own space before committing.
What colors match Black Tar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Tar are Black Licorice by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sayward Pine by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sayward Pine by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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