Black Pearl DEA186 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #4A4F5A, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mysterious from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4A4F5A · DEA186
Black Pearl
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Black Pearl Technical Profile
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Black Pearl in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Black Pearl in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBlack Pearl
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMysterious
Mysterious
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gotham Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Secret Society
Behr
Very similar
Prussian Blue
Kilz
Very similar
Sea Mariner
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Graphite Grey
RAL
Very similar
Black Flame
PPG
Very similar
Blackwater
Vista Paint
Very similar
Onyx Shade
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Blackwater
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Railings
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Black Pearl
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Pearl
#4A4F5A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5E5681
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Pearl
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black Pearl 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Black Pearl.
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 Pearl — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Pearl have?
Black Pearl by Dunn-Edwards 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 Pearl in your own space before committing.
What colors match Black Pearl from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Pearl are Mysterious by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Gotham Gray by Valspar (a near-identical match), Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Black Pearl'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 Pearl?
Black Pearl has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Black Pearl's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.