Ebony Slate 2118-30 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #4B4B54, estimated LRV 7 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Downing Street from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #4B4B54 · 2118-30
Ebony Slate
7%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Ebony Slate Technical Profile
HEX Code#4B4B54
RGB75, 75, 84
Estimated LRV7.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Ebony Slate
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Downing Street
Valspar
#454751
Close digital match
Virtuoso
Behr
#474956
Similar digital color
Deep Mystery
Dunn-Edwards
#494C59
Similar digital color
Graphite Grey
RAL
#474A51
Similar digital color
Grate Black
Kilz
#49474C
Similar digital color
Perle Noir
Sherwin-Williams
#4F4D51
Similar digital color
New Uniform
Vista Paint
#49484C
Similar digital color
Black Flame
PPG
#484B5A
Similar digital color
Midnight Magic
Hirshfield's
#46474A
Similar digital color
Anchored Blue
Dutch Boy
#44484D
Similar digital color
Railings
Farrow & Ball
#45484B
Similar digital color
Seeing a close call? Order a peel-and-stick sample of Ebony Slate — or sample it next to its top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Ebony Slate
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ebony Slate
#4B4B54
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#69547E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ebony Slate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ebony Slate 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Ebony Slate.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ebony Slate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ebony Slate have?
Ebony Slate by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) 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 Ebony Slate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ebony Slate are Downing Street by Valspar (a close digital match), Virtuoso by Behr (a very close match), Deep Mystery by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Ebony Slate'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 Ebony Slate?
Ebony Slate has a estimated lightness value of 7.2, 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.
Explore More with Ebony Slate
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ebony Slate's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.