Black Satin
2131-10 · #313435 · LRV 5 — neutral with no strong undertone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
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What Color Is Black Satin, Really?
Black Satin reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 2131-10 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Black Satin
Black Satin earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Near-blacks like this are best as contrast — doors, trim, cabinets, window frames.
How Lighting Changes Black Satin
At LRV 5, Black Satin 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. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Black Satin are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 2131-10 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Night WatchSW 9680 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.1 | 4 | Color page → |
| Behr | Spade BlackBNC-38 · Behr | 2.8 | 3 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Nocturnal Green5011-1 · Valspar | 2.3 | 3.3 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Starless SkyPPG0995-7 · PPG / Glidden | 3.3 | 5 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Onyx Black00NN 05/000 · Glidden | 3.6 | 5 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | True Black438-7DB · Dutch Boy | 2.4 | 3 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Black Satin within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #313435 in HSL space. Pair Black Satin with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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