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Benjamin Moore Black Tar (2126-10) Paint Color


Color Name: Black Tar (2126-10)
Hex Color Code: #38393A
RGB Color Code: RGB(56, 57, 58)
CMYK Values*: 3.4%, 1.7%, 0.0%, 77.3%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Black Tar (2126-10) color - its meaning and example


What color is Black Tar (2126-10)?

Black Tar (2126-10) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Black Tar (2126-10) is #38393A, and the RGB color code is RGB(56, 57, 58).

In the RGB color model, Black Tar (2126-10) has a red value of 56, a green value of 57, and a blue value of 58. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.4% cyan, 1.7% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 77.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 210° (degrees), 1.8 % saturation, and 22.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Black Tar (2126-10) has a hue of 210° (degrees), 3.4 % saturation and 22.7 % brightness/value.


Black Tar (2126-10) is cool or warm?

The color Black Tar (2126-10) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Black Tar (2126-10)?

Black Tar (2126-10) has an LRV of nearly 4. 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

Black Tar (2126-10)

Light Color


Compare LRV 4 of Black Tar (2126-10) 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 4 puts Benjamin Moore Black Tar (2126-10) 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


Black Tar (2126-10) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(56, 57, 58)
Red
56 (22.0%)
Green
57 (22.4%)
Blue
58 (22.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
3.45%
Magenta
1.72%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
77.25%

HSL

HSL(210deg, 1.8 %, 22.4 %)

Hue
210°
Saturation
1.75 %.
Lightness
22.35 %.

RYB

RYB(156, 164, 178)
Red
156 (61.2%)
Yellow
164 (64.3%)
Blue
178 (69.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
210°
Saturation
3.45 %.
Brightness / Value
22.75 %.

HWB

H: 210°

W: 21.96 %

B: 77.25 %

XYZ

X : 3.86

Y : 4.07

Z : 4.59

YXY

Y1 : 4.07

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 78.04%

M : 77.65%

Y : 77.25%


LRV

~ 4.1 %

Munsell Color System

7.4B 2.3/0.2

CIE-Lab

L : 23.91

A : -0.19

B : -0.77

CIE-Lch

L : 23.91

C : 0.8

H : 255.97

CIE-Luv

L : 23.91

U : -0.55

V : -0.82

Hunter-Lab

L : 20.18

A : -1.19

B : 0.65






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Black Tar (2126-10) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Black Tar (2126-10) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#353839
Onyx
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#343434
Jet Black
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#333333
Dark Charcoal
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#3F3F3F
Shadow Gray
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)





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


RAL Design


Black Tar (2126-10) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Black Tar (2126-10) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Black Tar (2126-10) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Black Tar (2126-10) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Black Tar (2126-10) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Black Tar (2126-10) to British Standard 4800


#323638
BS 18-B-27 - Grey
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#444444
BS 16-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)
#36312D
BS 04-B-25 - Saracen
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)


RAL Classic


Black Tar (2126-10) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Black Tar (2126-10) to RAL Classic


#2F3234
RAL 7021 - Black Gray
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#383E42
RAL 7016 - Anthracite Gray
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#2B2B2C
RAL 9004 - Signal Black
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#3B3C36
RAL 6015 - Black olive
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)


Pantone PMS


Black Tar (2126-10) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Black Tar (2126-10) to Pantone PMS


#363432
PANTONE 10399 C
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#3D3A3E
PANTONE 8602 C
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#373A36
PANTONE 447 C
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#3D3935
PANTONE Black 7 C
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)





Paint similar to Black Tar (2126-10) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Black Tar (2126-10) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore


Black Tar (2126-10) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Black Tar (2126-10) to Benjamin Moore


#38393A
Black Tar (2126-10)
Paint - Benjamin Moore
#373839
Mopboard Black (CW-680)
ΔE - 0.32 (99.7% similar)
#383A3C
Ebony King (2132-20)
ΔE - 0.82 (99.2% similar)
#3A3C3E
Black Iron (2120-20)
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)


Valspar


Black Tar (2126-10) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Black Tar (2126-10) to Valspar


#3A3C3D
Black Heron (V120-3)
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#3C3E3C
Caviar (8006-4G)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#424040
Arrowhead (8006-11F)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#2F2F2F
Tomcat (8006-12G)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Black Tar (2126-10) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Black Tar (2126-10) to Dunn-Edwards


#3B3A3A
Black (DEA 002)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)
#3E3F41
Dark Engine (DE 6350)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#414549
Stargazing (DE 6336)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#464647
Black Tie (DE 6357)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)





PPG Paints


Black Tar (2126-10) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Black Tar (2126-10) to PPG Paints


#3C3D3D
Starless Sky (PPG0995-7)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#414040
Black Magic (PPG1001-7)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#464544
Onyx (PPG1011-7)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
#404149
Napoleon (PPG1013-7)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Black Tar (2126-10) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Black Tar (2126-10) to Sherwin Williams


#373A3A
Greenblack (SW 6994)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#323639
Black of Night (SW 6993)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#323132
Black Magic (SW 6991)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#31363A
Inkwell (SW 6992)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)


Behr


Black Tar (2126-10) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Black Tar (2126-10) to Behr


#3B3C3B
Limousine Leather (MQ5-05)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#3D3E3E
Carbon (N520-7)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#3F4041
Totally Black (HDC-MD-04)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#3F3F3E
Black (Behr)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Black Tar (2126-10) - #38393A color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Black Tar (2126-10) - #38393A Color Images and Patterns


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