Black Currant 30RR 07/094 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #59444C, estimated LRV 7 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grapes of Wrath from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #59444C · 30RR 07/094
Black Currant
7%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Black Currant Technical Profile
HEX Code#59444C
RGB89, 68, 76
Estimated LRV6.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Black Currant
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Currant
#59444C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D5853
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Currant
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black Currant Room Palettes
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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
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Black Currant — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Currant have?
Black Currant by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Black Currant from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Currant are Grapes of Wrath by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Dark Berry by Behr (a close digital match), Purple Prose by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Black Currant'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 Currant?
Black Currant has a estimated lightness value of 6.8, 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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