Black Locust PPU25-02 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #646763, estimated LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sable Evening from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #646763 · PPU25-02
Black Locust
13%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Black Locust Technical Profile
HEX Code#646763
RGB100, 103, 99
Estimated LRV13.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Black Locust
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Sable Evening
Valspar
#636560
Close digital match
Fade to Black
Dunn-Edwards
#676965
Close digital match
Grizzle Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#636562
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Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
#626664
Close digital match
Deepest Valley Green
PPG
#636761
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Tornado Wind
Hirshfield's
#60635F
Close digital match
City Shadow
Benjamin Moore
#636564
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#696D6B
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#60635B
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#646B63
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Colors That Work With Black Locust
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Locust
#646763
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#659872
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Locust
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black Locust Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Black Locust — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Locust have?
Black Locust by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Black Locust from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Locust are Sable Evening by Valspar (a close digital match), Fade to Black by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Grizzle Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Black Locust's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Black Locust?
Black Locust has a estimated lightness value of 13.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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