Deep Caviar
2130-20 · #494242 · LRV 7 — warm red tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
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What Color Is Deep Caviar, Really?
Deep Caviar reads as a warm red tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 2130-20 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Deep Caviar
Deep Caviar 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 Deep Caviar
At LRV 7, Deep Caviar 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 Deep Caviar 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 2130-20 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 | SealskinSW 7675 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.1 | 6 | Color page → |
| Behr | SarsaparillaHDC-AC-26 · Behr | 1.8 | 6 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Ebony Keys8006-2G · Valspar | 4.2 | 6 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | OnyxPPG1011-7 · PPG / Glidden | 3.6 | 6 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Western Charcoal50YR 06/041 · Glidden | 1.3 | 6 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Charcoal Brick405-7DB · Dutch Boy | 4.1 | 6 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Deep Caviar 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 #494242 in HSL space. Pair Deep Caviar with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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