Benjamin Moore Universal Black (2118-10) Paint Color

Color Name
Universal Black (2118-10)
Hex Color Code
#353435
RGB Color Code
RGB(53, 52, 53)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 1.9%, 0.0%, 79.2%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Universal Black (2118-10) color - its meaning and example

What color is Universal Black (2118-10)?

Universal Black (2118-10) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Universal Black (2118-10) is #353435, and the RGB color code is RGB(53, 52, 53).

In the RGB color model, Universal Black (2118-10) has a red value of 53, a green value of 52, and a blue value of 53. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.9% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 79.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 300° (degrees), 1.0 % saturation, and 20.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Universal Black (2118-10) has a hue of 300° (degrees), 1.9 % saturation and 20.8 % brightness/value.

Universal Black (2118-10) is cool or warm?

The color Universal Black (2118-10) is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color

What is the LRV of Universal Black (2118-10)? (For interior and product design)

Universal Black (2118-10) has an LRV of nearly 3.5. By LRV value, it is a very 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
Universal Black (2118-10)
LRV 3.5
Light Color

Compare LRV 3.5 of Universal Black (2118-10) 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 3.5 puts Benjamin Moore Universal Black (2118-10) 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

Universal Black (2118-10) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #353435
Hex triplet
#353435
Red
35
Green
34
Blue
35
RGBA / RGB rgb(53, 52, 53)
Red
53 (20.8%)
Green
52 (20.4%)
Blue
53 (20.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.89%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
79.22%
HSL hsl(300deg, 1.0 %, 20.6 %)
Hue
300°
Saturation
0.95 %
Lightness
20.59 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
300°
Saturation
1.89 %
Brightness / Value
20.78 %
RYB ryb(164, 169, 182)
Red
164 (64.1%)
Yellow
169 (66.3%)
Blue
182 (71.6%)
HWB
Hue
300°
Whiteness
20.39 %
Blackness
79.22 %
CMY
Cyan
79.22%
Magenta
79.61%
Yellow
79.22%
XYZ
X
3.34
Y
3.47
Z
3.86
YXY
Y1
3.47
X
0.31
Y2
0.33
CIE-Lab
L
21.84
A
0.67
B
-0.48
CIE-Lch
L
21.84
C
0.82
H
324.41
CIE-Luv
L
21.84
U
0.45
V
-0.58
Hunter-Lab
L
18.63
A
-0.6
B
0.75
Other
LRV
~ 3.5 %
Munsell Color System
9.2P 2.1/0.1

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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 Universal Black (2118-10) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the named colors closest to Universal Black (2118-10) (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).

#343434 Color Jet Black
98.92% match | ΔE 1.08
#333333 Color Dark Charcoal
98.84% match | ΔE 1.16
#353839 Color Onyx
97.22% match | ΔE 2.78
#3F3F3F Color Shadow Gray
96.35% match | ΔE 3.65

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


Pantone TCX

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Pantone PMS

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#363432 Color PANTONE 10399 C
97.97% match | ΔE 2.03
#3D3A3E Color PANTONE 8602 C
96.71% match | ΔE 3.29
#3D3935 Color PANTONE Black 7 C
96.18% match | ΔE 3.82
#2D2926 Color PANTONE Black C
95.46% match | ΔE 4.54

RAL Design

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RAL Classic

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British Standard 4800

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Paint similar to Universal Black (2118-10) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)

These are the real paint colors closest to Universal Black (2118-10) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Universal Black (2118-10) once it is on a wall.


Benjamin Moore

Universal Black (2118-10) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Universal Black (2118-10) to Benjamin Moore

#353435 Color Universal Black (2118-10)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00
#353434 Color Onyx (2133-10)
99.30% match | ΔE 0.70

Sherwin Williams

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Valspar

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Dunn-Edwards

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Farrow & Ball

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#3D3C3C Color Pitch Black (256)
97.33% match | ΔE 2.67
#454749 Color Off-Black (57)
93.67% match | ΔE 6.33
#484348 Color Paean Black (294)
93.56% match | ΔE 6.44
#4A4949 Color Liquorice (CB10)
93.07% match | ΔE 6.93

PPG Paints

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Behr

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Triadic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#353435
Universal Black (2118-10)
#343534
Jet Black*

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 Universal Black (2118-10) - #353435?

Color that best contrast with Benjamin Moore Universal Black (2118-10) - #353435 is #343534, color name is Jet Black*. 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 Universal Black (2118-10) - #353435?

Complementary or Opposite color for Benjamin Moore Universal Black (2118-10) - #353435 is #343534, color name is Jet Black*.

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