Black Forest 1012-7 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #434B4F, estimated LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sooty Lashes from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #434B4F · 1012-7
Black Forest
7%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Black Forest Technical Profile
HEX Code#434B4F
RGB67, 75, 79
Estimated LRV6.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sooty Lashes
Valspar
#454B4F
Close digital match
Stonecutter
Benjamin Moore
#444D50
Close digital match
Iron Grey
RAL
#434B4D
Close digital match
Catskill Brown
Behr
#444A4C
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Puerto Desedo
Vista Paint
#464F53
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Big Dipper
Sherwin-Williams
#41494B
Close digital match
Charred
Dunn-Edwards
#41474C
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Colorhouse
#3F4647
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#424648
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#44484D
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Farrow & Ball
#45484B
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#3E4445
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Colors That Work With Black Forest
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Forest
#434B4F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4F5576
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Forest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black Forest 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
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Black Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Forest have?
Black Forest by PPG has a neutral 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 Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Forest are Sooty Lashes by Valspar (a close digital match), Stonecutter by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Iron Grey by RAL (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Black Forest'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 Forest?
Black Forest 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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