Paint Visualizer AIBlack paint color
Onyx
A deep, balanced black
Onyx is a deep black with a balanced look. It works well on cabinets, doors, and trim beside lighter colors.
- Color family
- Black
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Light reflectance
- 4.99 LRV / 100
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- Benjamin Moore
Color & light
Color and lighting
Its depth stays strong, even when the room is bright.
Lightness
4.99 LRVIt reflects little light, so it has a deep appearance on large surfaces.
Temperature
neutralIntensity
MutedRGB
- Red
- 53
- Green
- 52
- Blue
- 52
HSL
- Hue
- 0°
- Saturation
- 1%
- Lightness
- 21%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
Daylight reveals more surface detail.
Cool or indirect light
Cool shade makes it look close to solid black.
Warm evening light
Warm lamps add a softer edge to the black.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Onyx in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.
Living room
Soft black walls contrast with white trim around the fireplace and tall windows.
Dining room
Black walls frame the round dining table above a checkerboard floor.
Kitchen cabinets
Black cabinets pair with dark stone counters and warm wood stools.
Bedroom
Black walls set off the pale bed and ochre blanket.
Home office
Dark walls and built-in shelves surround the warm timber desk.
Bathroom
Black upper walls contrast with white tile and the freestanding tub.
Exterior
See Onyx on siding, front doors, trim, and more.
Siding
Black clapboard siding gives the coastal cottage a strong outline against the sea.
Front door
The black glazed door stands out against bright white siding.
Shutters & trim
Black shutters contrast with the warm stone facade and climbing roses.
Fences & garden structures
Black fence boards make a deep backdrop for woven chairs and green planting.
Stucco
Black stucco surrounds the arched entry beneath warm roof tiles.
Garage door
The black garage door contrasts with the sandy masonry and desert planting.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Onyx
White and charcoal
A clean white and deep charcoal for contrast.
- Onyx2133-10 · Main color
- Chantilly LaceOC-65 · Second color
- Wrought Iron2124-10 · Accent color
Soft white and blue
Creamy white with a muted blue accent.
- Onyx2133-10 · Main color
- Swiss CoffeeOC-45 · Second color
- Van Deusen BlueHC-156 · Accent color
Warm gray and green
Warm greige and soft green keep the palette quiet.
- Onyx2133-10 · Main color
- Edgecomb GrayHC-173 · Second color
- October Mist1495 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
Gray and black shades, from light to dark.
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