Black Elegance 1004-7 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #50484A, estimated LRV 7 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Instant Classic from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #50484A · 1004-7
Black Elegance
7%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Black Elegance Technical Profile
HEX Code#50484A
RGB80, 72, 74
Estimated LRV6.8
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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#554C4D
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#534C4C
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Colors That Work With Black Elegance
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Elegance
#50484A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A5B51
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Elegance
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black Elegance 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 Elegance — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Elegance have?
Black Elegance 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 Elegance from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Elegance are Instant Classic by Behr (a close digital match), French Press Coffee by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Bittersweet Molasses by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Black Elegance'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 Elegance?
Black Elegance 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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