Color Palettes

Benjamin Moore Onyx (2133-10)

Onyx is a luxurious, grounded black that reads true black in most light. It is used for doors, window frames, cabinetry and dramatic accent walls.

Onyx · 2133-10

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Undertones and where to use it

Undertone: Deep, neutral black.

LRV 4.99: Onyx is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.

Where to use it: Front door, window trim, cabinets, accent wall.

Trim: Onyx pairs well with Chantilly Lace OC-65 for trim, doors and ceilings.

Coordinating colors

Benjamin Moore colors that work with Onyx on walls, trim and accents.

Chantilly Lace OC-65#F4F6F1Simply White OC-117#F6F6EDRevere Pewter HC-172#CBC6B8

Similar colors from other brands

The closest matches to Onyx from Sherwin-Williams and Behr, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.

Caviar SW 6990Sherwin-Williams · #313031 · ΔE 1.9, nearly identicalTricorn Black SW 6258Sherwin-Williams · #2F2F30 · ΔE 2.5, very closeLimousine Leather MQ5-05Behr · #3B3C3B · ΔE 3.6, very closeCarbon N520-7Behr · #3D3E3E · ΔE 4.4, very close

Onyx lighter and darker tones

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Color palettes with Onyx

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Monochromatic palette · Onyx
Analogous palette · Onyx
Complementary palette · Onyx
Triadic palette · Onyx
With neutrals palette · Onyx
With an accent palette · Onyx

Colors similar to Onyx

Jet blackOnyxOxford grayAnthraciteBlack oliveMatte blackRaisin blackTaupeGraphiteCharcoal gray

More Benjamin Moore blacks

Black Beauty 2128-10Soot 2129-20Black Jack 2133-20

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Benjamin Moore Onyx?

The digital hex value for Benjamin Moore Onyx (2133-10) is #353434, which is rgb(53, 52, 52). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.

What is the LRV of Onyx?

Benjamin Moore Onyx has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 4.99. LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white), so Onyx is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.

Is Onyx warm or cool?

Onyx has a deep, neutral black undertone. By its digital value it sits on a fairly neutral middle, but north-facing light will cool it down and warm bulbs will warm it up, so test a sample in the room where you plan to use it.

What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Onyx?

The closest Sherwin-Williams color to Benjamin Moore Onyx is Caviar (SW 6990, #313031), which is nearly identical by digital value (ΔE 1.9). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.

What is the Behr equivalent of Onyx?

The closest Behr color to Benjamin Moore Onyx is Limousine Leather (MQ5-05, #3B3C3B), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 3.6). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.