True Black RM260A is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #3D3D3D, LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Raven Black from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #3D3D3D · RM260A
True Black
5%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
True Black Technical Profile
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True Black in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to True Black in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzTrue Black
Nearly identical
BehrRaven Black
Raven Black
Behr
Nearly identical
Starless Sky
PPG
Nearly identical
Black Jack
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Black Licorice
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Black
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sayward Pine
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cauldron
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Arrowhead
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pitch Black
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Greenblack
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Nourish .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Grey Brown
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With True Black
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
True Black
#3D3D3D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#685745
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for True Black
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
True Black 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to True Black.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
True Black — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does True Black have?
True Black by Kilz 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 True Black in your own space before committing.
What colors match True Black from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to True Black are Raven Black by Behr (a near-identical match), Starless Sky by PPG (a near-identical match), Madison Avenue by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting True Black'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 True Black?
True Black has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.7, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why True Black's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.