Ref. #4B4B54 · 2118-30
Ebony Slate
7%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Ebony Slate Technical Profile
What color is Ebony Slate? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #4B4B54. Colors similar to Ebony Slate include Valspar Downing Street, Behr Virtuoso, Dunn-Edwards Deep Mystery. Ebony Slate has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 7, Ebony Slate creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Ebony Slate pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Ebony Slate
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Ebony Slate from other brands?
The closest matches are Downing Street by Valspar (#454751), Virtuoso by Behr (#474956), Deep Mystery by Dunn-Edwards (#494C59). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Ebony Slate?
Ebony Slate has an LRV of 7.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.