How many black paint colors are catalogued?

Paint Color HQ catalogs 129 black paint colors across 14 major brands, including Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, Behr, Valspar, PPG, Dunn-Edwards, and Farrow & Ball.

What undertones do black paint colors have?

Black paint colors aren't monolithic. True blacks like Benjamin Moore Black Beauty sit near LRV 5. Softer blacks like Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black and Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron hover around LRV 6-8 with subtle undertones — brown, blue, or green. The undertone matters most on walls where you'll see large fields of color; trim and accent uses are more forgiving. Pair true blacks with crisp whites; pair soft blacks with warm whites and natural wood.

How do I find a black paint color that matches across brands?

Every color page on Paint Color HQ shows cross-brand matches ranked by CIEDE2000 Delta E score. Colors with a Delta E under 2.0 are virtually identical on a finished wall. Click any color in the grid above to see its closest matches across all 14 brands.

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Black Paint Colors

129 black paint colors across 14 brands including Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, and Behr.

Black paint is no longer reserved for edgy lofts. Black accent walls, black-painted trim, black kitchen cabinetry, and black front doors have gone fully mainstream — and the results are stunning when done right. The key is understanding that not all blacks are the same: some lean warm with brown or red undertones, others lean cool with blue or green undertones, and the LRV (light reflectance value) determines how much light the surface absorbs.

Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black is a true, neutral black — the industry standard for doors and trim. Benjamin Moore Black is the deepest option in their line. For a softer approach, Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron is an extremely popular off-black with subtle charcoal warmth that's more forgiving than a jet black. Black pairs with everything — it's the ultimate anchor for white, gray, and any accent color.

Black Color Library

129 colors.

All BrandsBehr Benjamin Moore Vista Paint PPG Valspar Dunn-Edwards Sherwin-Williams Hirshfield's MPC Kilz RAL Farrow & Ball Colorhouse Dutch Boy

All Undertoneswarm cool neutral

Almost Black

Benjamin Moore · 2130-30

#504F54

Anodic Black

MPC · MP41335SP

#25161D

Anodized Black

MPC · MP13338

#4C2F30

Baby Seal Black

Benjamin Moore · 2119-30

#474B51

Black

Dunn-Edwards · DEA187

#3B3A3A

Black

Behr · BLACK

#3D3D3E

Black

Benjamin Moore · 2132-10

#323233

Black

Benjamin Moore · HC-190

#323233

Black Bamboo

Behr · N380-7

#475747

Black Bay

Dunn-Edwards · DEA188

#474A4E

Black Bean

Sherwin-Williams · 6006

#403330

Black Bean

Dunn-Edwards · DE6385

#4E4B4A

Black Bean

Behr · 790D-7

#40493D

Black Bean Soup

Benjamin Moore · 2130-10

#463D3A

Black Beauty

Benjamin Moore · 2128-10

#3A3837

Black Berry

Benjamin Moore · 2119-20

#3B3C40

Black Blue

RAL · 5004

#18171C

Black Box

MPC · MP33758

#0A1B20

Black Bread

Kilz · LL100

#4C4235

Black Bronze Met.

MPC · MP41690

#3D2C29

Black Brown

RAL · 8022

#212121

Black Chasm

MPC · MP28560

#0A1A20

Black Cherry

Kilz · LM110

#4D423C

Black Currant

Valspar · 8004-1G

#3D3940

Black Elegance

PPG · 1004-7

#50484A

Black Elegance

Behr · N570-7

#3C3F4D

Black Evergreen

Valspar · 5009-1

#495252

Black Evergreen

Behr · MQ6-44

#465452

Black Flame

PPG · 1043-7

#484B5A

Black Forest

PPG · 1012-7

#434B4F

Black Forest

Dunn-Edwards · DEA175

#5E6354

Black Forest Green

Benjamin Moore · HC-187

#252F2D

Black Fox

Sherwin-Williams · 7020

#4F4842

Black Garnet

Behr · N110-7

#38363D

Black Green

RAL · 6012

#343E40

Black Grey

RAL · 7021

#23282B

Black Heath

Vista Paint · C-234

#645744

Black Heath

Hirshfield's · 235

#675A49

Black Hole Met.

MPC · MP19952

#3B4145

Black Horizon

Benjamin Moore · 2132-30

#45494E

Black Indigo

MPC · MP33764

#0A191E

Black Ink

Benjamin Moore · 2127-20

#383B3E

Black Iron

Benjamin Moore · 2120-20

#3B3D3F

Black is Back

MPC · MP59647

#0B1013

Black Jack

Dunn-Edwards · DE6371

#51504D

Black Jack

Benjamin Moore · 2133-20

#3E3E3F

Black Knight

Benjamin Moore · 2136-10

#313637

Black Lead

Dunn-Edwards · DE6322

#474C4D

Black Licorice

Hirshfield's · 529

#3A3B3B

Black Licorice

Vista Paint · C-528

#373938

Black Magic

Sherwin-Williams · 6991

#323132

Black Magic

PPG · 1001-7

#414040

Black Magic

MPC · MP32156

#0A1013

Black Mamba

MPC · MP25595

#161F24

Black N Blue Met.

MPC · MP22005

#130E29

Black of Night

Sherwin-Williams · 6993

#323639

Black Olive

RAL · 6015

#3B3C36

Black On Green

MPC · MP15686

#3C4737

Black Orchid

Behr · 630F-7

#394768

Black Panther

Benjamin Moore · 2125-10

#3E4041

Black Paint Strategy

Black on trim is the biggest design trend of the last few years — it adds definition and makes white walls pop. For front doors and exteriors, choose a true black with minimal undertone. For accent walls, an off-black like Wrought Iron is more forgiving. Keep in mind that flat or matte sheens on black show every imperfection — satin or semi-gloss is usually the safer finish. Read our sheen guide for finish recommendations, or use the room visualizer to see how black changes a room's feel.

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Inspiration Featuring Black

Curated palettes where black plays a leading role — see how designers pair these colors in real rooms.

Midnight Luxe

Deep navy, champagne, and burnished bronze — elegant and dramatic.

Urban Industrial

Cool grays with copper and charcoal — modern and edgy.

Moody Library

Deep greens, burgundy, and aged gold — rich and contemplative.