Black Locust PPU25-02 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #646763, 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.
Ref. #646763 · PPU25-02
Black Locust
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Black Locust Technical Profile
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Black Locust in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Black Locust in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBlack Locust
Nearly identical
ValsparSable Evening
Sable Evening
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fade to Black
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Grizzle Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Deepest Valley Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Tornado Wind
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
City Shadow
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Old Key
Kilz
Very similar
Castlemare
Vista Paint
Very similar
Zinc-Ed
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Black Locust
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Black Locust.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Black Locust in your own space before committing.
What colors match Black Locust from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Locust are Sable Evening by Valspar (a near-identical match), Fade to Black by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Grizzle Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Black Locust's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.