Soot is a classic black softened by a blue undertone, giving it depth without harshness. It suits doors, cabinetry, window frames and exteriors.
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Undertone: Soft black with deep blue notes.
LRV 6.19: Soot is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.
Where to use it: Front door, cabinets, window trim, exterior.
Trim: Soot pairs well with Chantilly Lace OC-65 for trim, doors and ceilings.
Benjamin Moore colors that work with Soot on walls, trim and accents.
The closest matches to Soot from Sherwin-Williams and Behr, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.
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The digital hex value for Benjamin Moore Soot (2129-20) is #373C41, which is rgb(55, 60, 65). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.
Benjamin Moore Soot has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 6.19. LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white), so Soot is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.
Soot has a soft black with deep blue notes 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.
The closest Sherwin-Williams color to Benjamin Moore Soot is Inkwell (SW 6992, #31363A), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 2.8). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.
The closest Behr color to Benjamin Moore Soot is Carbon (N520-7, #3D3E3E), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 3.8). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.