Ebony Slate 2118-30 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #4B4B54, 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.
Ref. #4B4B54 · 2118-30
Ebony Slate
7%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Ebony Slate Technical Profile
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Ebony Slate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ebony Slate in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreEbony Slate
Nearly identical
ValsparDowning Street
Downing Street
Valspar
Nearly identical
Virtuoso
Behr
Very similar
Deep Mystery
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Graphite Grey
RAL
Very similar
Grate Black
Kilz
Very similar
Perle Noir
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
New Uniform
Vista Paint
Very similar
Black Flame
PPG
Very similar
Midnight Magic
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Anchored Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Railings
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ebony Slate
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
Pure 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ebony Slate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ebony Slate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ebony Slate are Downing Street by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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.
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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.