Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Black Knight |
| SKU | 2128-30 |
| Hex | #39434D |
| RGB | 57, 67, 77 |
| HSL | 210°, 15%, 26% |
| LRV | 7 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Benjamin Moore Black Knight
At LRV 7, Black Knight is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Black Knight earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Rust-Oleum
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Black Knight within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #39434D in HSL space. Pair Black Knight with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Black Knight Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Black Knight from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 2128-30 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Black Knight
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Black Knight is Gale Force (SW 7605) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gale Force swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Black Knight
At Behr, the closest color to Black Knight is Blackbird (ECC-23-3) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blackbird swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Black Knight
The closest Valspar equivalent of Black Knight is Dutch Licorice (4008-4C). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 5.5 vs 7). If Valspar is your counter, order Dutch Licorice and you'll get the same color. See the full Dutch Licorice swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Black Knight
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Black Knight. The nearest is Wright Midnight (FLLW36) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 5 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wright Midnight swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Black Knight
Glidden has no exact twin of Black Knight. The nearest is Napoleon (PPG1013-7) at ΔE 4.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 5 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Napoleon swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Black Knight
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Black Knight. The nearest is MacKintosh Midnight (DET579) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full MacKintosh Midnight swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Black Knight
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Black Knight is Arches (JG-97) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arches swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Black Knight
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Black Knight. The nearest is Black Blue (NO. 95) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 5 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Black Blue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Black Knight
At Rodda, the closest color to Black Knight is Obsidian (CA204) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Obsidian swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Black Knight
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Black Knight is Brigand (C2-757) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 5 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brigand swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Black Knight
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Black Knight. The nearest is Charcoal (285144) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 4 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charcoal swatch →