Dark Basalt
2072-10 · #40363C · LRV 5 — warm magenta tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Dark Basalt5
- 2Blue Nova17
- 3Gothic Purple24
What Color Is Dark Basalt, Really?
Dark Basalt reads as a warm magenta tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 2072-10 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Dark Basalt
Dark Basalt earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
How Lighting Changes Dark Basalt
At LRV 5, Dark Basalt 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 magenta 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.
Most complaints about Dark Basalt 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 2072-10 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 | Bohemian BlackSW 6988 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.3 | 4 | Color page → |
| Behr | Double EspressoBNC-21 · Behr | 2.5 | 4 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Black Currant8004-1G · Valspar | 3.2 | 4 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Deepest Purple445-7DB · Dutch Boy | 3.7 | 4 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Bohemian BlackHGSW 6988 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 3.3 | 4 | Color page → |
| Hirshfield's | Eleanor Ann1229 · Hirshfield's | 0.8 | 6 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Dark Basalt 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 #40363C in HSL space. Pair Dark Basalt with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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