Benjamin Moore Ebony Slate (2118-30) Paint Color

Color Name
Ebony Slate (2118-30)
Hex Color Code
#4A4A53
RGB Color Code
RGB(74, 74, 83)
CMYK Values*
10.8%, 10.8%, 0.0%, 67.5%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Ebony Slate (2118-30) color - its meaning and example

What color is Ebony Slate (2118-30)?

Ebony Slate (2118-30) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ebony Slate (2118-30) is #4A4A53, and the RGB color code is RGB(74, 74, 83).

In the RGB color model, Ebony Slate (2118-30) has a red value of 74, a green value of 74, and a blue value of 83. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 10.8% cyan, 10.8% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 67.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 240° (degrees), 5.7 % saturation, and 30.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ebony Slate (2118-30) has a hue of 240° (degrees), 10.8 % saturation and 32.5 % brightness/value.

Ebony Slate (2118-30) is cool or warm?

The color Ebony Slate (2118-30) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Ebony Slate (2118-30)? (For interior and product design)

Ebony Slate (2118-30) has an LRV of nearly 7. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

Dark Color
Ebony Slate (2118-30)
LRV 7
Light Color

Compare LRV 7 of Ebony Slate (2118-30) with dark and light color

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 7 puts Benjamin Moore Ebony Slate (2118-30) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.

Color Codes - Color Space Conversions

Ebony Slate (2118-30) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #4A4A53
Hex triplet
#4A4A53
Red
4A
Green
4A
Blue
53
RGBA / RGB rgb(74, 74, 83)
Red
74 (29.0%)
Green
74 (29.0%)
Blue
83 (32.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
10.84%
Magenta
10.84%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
67.45%
HSL hsl(240deg, 5.7 %, 30.8 %)
Hue
240°
Saturation
5.73 %
Lightness
30.78 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
240°
Saturation
10.84 %
Brightness / Value
32.55 %
RYB ryb(127, 137, 157)
Red
127 (49.9%)
Yellow
137 (53.9%)
Blue
157 (61.6%)
HWB
Hue
240°
Whiteness
29.02 %
Blackness
67.45 %
CMY
Cyan
70.98%
Magenta
70.98%
Yellow
67.45%
XYZ
X
6.83
Y
6.98
Z
9.17
YXY
Y1
6.98
X
0.3
Y2
0.3
CIE-Lab
L
31.76
A
2.07
B
-5.33
CIE-Lch
L
31.76
C
5.72
H
291.21
CIE-Luv
L
31.76
U
-0.49
V
-6.84
Hunter-Lab
L
26.42
A
-0.05
B
-2.09
Other
LRV
~ 7 %
Munsell Color System
6.8PB 3.0/0.8

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Ebony Slate (2118-30) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the named colors closest to Ebony Slate (2118-30) (Paint - Benjamin Moore), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#51484F Color Quartz Gray
95.27% match | ΔE 4.73
#534B4F Color Dark Liver
95.23% match | ΔE 4.77
#555555 Color Davy's gray
93.52% match | ΔE 6.48
#3F3F3F Color Shadow Gray
93.32% match | ΔE 6.68

Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

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RAL Design

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RAL Classic

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British Standard 4800

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Pantone PMS

Ebony Slate (2118-30) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Ebony Slate (2118-30) to Pantone PMS

#575256 Color PANTONE 4294 C
95.35% match | ΔE 4.65
#464142 Color PANTONE 4287 C
94.32% match | ΔE 5.68
#5B5358 Color PANTONE 4279 C
94.28% match | ΔE 5.72

Paint similar to Ebony Slate (2118-30) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the real paint colors closest to Ebony Slate (2118-30) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Ebony Slate (2118-30) once it is on a wall.


Benjamin Moore

Ebony Slate (2118-30) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Ebony Slate (2118-30) to Benjamin Moore

#4A4A53 Color Ebony Slate (2118-30)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

Behr

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PPG Paints

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Sherwin Williams

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Valspar

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Dunn-Edwards

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Farrow & Ball

Ebony Slate (2118-30) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Ebony Slate (2118-30) to Farrow & Ball

#484348 Color Paean Black (294)
96.16% match | ΔE 3.84
#454749 Color Off-Black (57)
95.14% match | ΔE 4.86
#45494C Color Railings (31)
95.05% match | ΔE 4.95
#4A4949 Color Liquorice (CB10)
94.70% match | ΔE 5.30

Color Combinations

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Triadic Color Palette

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#4A4A53
Ebony Slate (2118-30)
#53534A
Olive drab Camouflage*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Benjamin Moore Ebony Slate (2118-30) - #4A4A53?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Ebony Slate (2118-30) - #4A4A53 is #53534A, color name is Olive drab Camouflage*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Benjamin Moore Ebony Slate (2118-30) - #4A4A53?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Ebony Slate (2118-30) - #4A4A53 is #53534A, color name is Olive drab Camouflage*.

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