Black Suede S-H-790 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #293331, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Black Forest Green from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #293331 · S-H-790
Black Suede
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Black Suede Technical Profile
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Black Suede in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Black Suede in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBlack Suede
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBlack Forest Green
Black Forest Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rookwood Shutter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Anthracite Grey
RAL
Very similar
Rugged Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nourish .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Black Licorice
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Deepest Woodland Green
PPG
Visible difference
Refined Green
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Mystic Black
Kilz
Visible difference
Caviar
Valspar
Visible difference
Silent Sea
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Pitch Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Black Suede
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Suede
#293331
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#394D56
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Suede
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black Suede 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 Suede.
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 Suede — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Suede have?
Black Suede 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 Suede in your own space before committing.
What colors match Black Suede from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Suede are Black Forest Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Rookwood Shutter Green by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Night Watch by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Black Suede'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 Suede?
Black Suede has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.0, 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
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Black Suede's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.