Soot 2129-20 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #383D42, LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Night Magic from Kilz (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #383D42 · 2129-20
Soot
5%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soot Technical Profile
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Soot in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soot in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSoot
Very similar
KilzNight Magic
Night Magic
Kilz
Very similar
Inkwell
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Obsidian Stone
Behr
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RAL
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Hirshfield's
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Starless Sky
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Grandeur Blue
Dutch Boy
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Nourish .06
Colorhouse
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Railings
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soot
#383D42
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#454568
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soot 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 Soot.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soot have?
Soot 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 Soot in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soot from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soot are Night Magic by Kilz (a very close match), Inkwell by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Black of Night by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Soot'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 Soot?
Soot has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soot's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.