How popular is Black?
Searches per month · USAbout 1,070 searches a month in the USDown 21% on the previous 12 months.
Google search volume for “Benjamin Moore Black” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Black
Black is a elegant, dark gray with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 4.56 and absorbs nearly all light, making it ideal for creating intimate, cozy atmospheres or as an accent.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Benjamin Moore colors with the same hue and saturation as Black, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Black
- Brand
- Benjamin Moore
- Code
- HC-190
- Hex
- #313132
- RGB
- 49, 49, 50
- HSL
- 240, 1%, 19%
- CMYK
- 2, 2, 0, 80Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 20.4, 0.2, -0.6
- CSS
- --benjamin-moore-black
- LRV
- 4.56 (Very Dark)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeggshellsatinsemi-glosshigh-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.