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Onyx

4%LRV Value
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Onyx 2133-10 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #363535, LRV 4 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sayward Pine from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Onyx Technical Profile

HEX Code#363535
RGB54, 53, 53
LRV3.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Onyx in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Onyx in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreOnyx
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSayward Pine

Sayward Pine

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Black Magic

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Pitch Black

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Black

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Mystic Black

Kilz

Very similar

Onyx Black

PPG

Very similar

Tomcat

Valspar

Very similar

True Black

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Limousine Leather

Behr

Very similar

Black Licorice

Vista Paint

Very similar

Umbra Grey

RAL

Very similar

Nourish .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Onyx

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Onyx

#363535

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#5F4F3F

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Onyx

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

Space Black

Onyx Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Moroccan Spice

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Green Thumb

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Teal Tone

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Onyx.

Universal Black

Benjamin Moore · 2118-10

#363536

Twilight Zone

Benjamin Moore · 2127-10

#353536

Jet Black

Benjamin Moore · 2120-10

#343435

Black Satin

Benjamin Moore · 2131-10

#323536

Carbon Copy

Benjamin Moore · 2117-10

#393638

Black

Benjamin Moore · HC-190

#323233

More gray colors from other brands

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

Shallot Bulb

Behr · PPU11-02

#7A8D73

Frappé

Valspar · 6003-1B

#BFBAAF

All About Olive

PPG · 1126-7

#676C58

Film Fest

Behr · T14-8

#93877C

Barely Jade

PPG · 10GG 62/026

#CCD1CF

Summer Shower Green

PPG · 70GG 45/052

#AAB7B7

Onyx — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Onyx have?
Onyx 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 Onyx in your own space before committing.
What colors match Onyx from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Onyx are Sayward Pine by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Black Magic by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Pitch Black by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Onyx'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 Onyx?
Onyx has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 3.6, 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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