Ref. #3A3B3B · 529
Black Licorice
4%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Black Licorice Technical Profile
What color is Black Licorice? It's a dark neutral gray with the hex code #3A3B3B. Colors similar to Black Licorice include Behr Madison Avenue, Benjamin Moore Black Tar, Vista Paint Sayward Pine. Black Licorice has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 4, Black Licorice creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Black Licorice is a true neutral — pair with any wood, any metal, any trim color. Off-white trim works in most homes; brushed nickel or matte black hardware both read well across spaces. True neutrals read consistently across lighting conditions, which is why they're popular base colors. They inherit a faint warm cast under 2700K and a cool cast under 4000K, but never dramatically.
Colors Similar to Black Licorice
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Black Licorice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Licorice
#3A3B3B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#435465
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Licorice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black Licorice 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Black Licorice.
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 Licorice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Licorice have?
Black Licorice by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Black Licorice from other brands?
The closest matches are Madison Avenue by Behr (#3C3D3D), Black Tar by Benjamin Moore (#393A3B), Sayward Pine by Vista Paint (#3A3C3D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Black Licorice?
Black Licorice has an LRV of 4.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Licorice's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.