Black Forest 1012-7 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #434B4F, 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.
Ref. #434B4F · 1012-7
Black Forest
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Black Forest Technical Profile
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Black Forest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Black Forest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBlack Forest
Nearly identical
ValsparSooty Lashes
Sooty Lashes
Valspar
Nearly identical
Stonecutter
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Iron Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Catskill Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Puerto Desedo
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Big Dipper
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Charred
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Metal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Typewriter
Kilz
Very similar
Anchored Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Railings
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Dark River
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Black Forest
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Black Forest.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Black Forest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Black Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Forest are Sooty Lashes by Valspar (a near-identical match), Stonecutter by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Iron Grey by RAL (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Black Forest's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.