Black Licorice 0529 is a gray paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #3A3B3B, LRV 4 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Starless Sky from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3A3B3B · 0529
Black Licorice
4%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Black Licorice Technical Profile
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Black Licorice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Black Licorice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sBlack Licorice
Nearly identical
PPGStarless Sky
Starless Sky
PPG
Nearly identical
Madison Avenue
Behr
Nearly identical
Black Tar
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sayward Pine
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
True Black
Kilz
Nearly identical
Greenblack
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Black
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Caviar
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pitch Black
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Cauldron
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nourish .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Black Olive
RAL
Very similar
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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 sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Black Licorice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Black Licorice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Licorice are Starless Sky by PPG (a near-identical match), Madison Avenue by Behr (a near-identical match), Limousine Leather by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Black Licorice'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 Licorice?
Black Licorice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.3, 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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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.