Black Spruce 1137-7 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #395648, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Alpine Trail from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #395648 · 1137-7
Black Spruce
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Black Spruce Technical Profile
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Black Spruce in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Black Spruce in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBlack Spruce
Nearly identical
BehrAlpine Trail
Alpine Trail
Behr
Nearly identical
Deep Spruce
Kilz
Very similar
Woodlawn Green
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Country Meadow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Gondola Ride
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Isle of Pines
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Forestlawn
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pine Green
RAL
Very similar
Amish Green
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Favorite Green
Valspar
Very similar
Beverly
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Black Spruce
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Spruce
#395648
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4E7474
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Spruce
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black Spruce 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 Spruce.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Black Spruce — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Spruce have?
Black Spruce by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the green color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Black Spruce in your own space before committing.
What colors match Black Spruce from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Spruce are Alpine Trail by Behr (a near-identical match), Evergreen Bough by Behr (a near-identical match), Secluded Woods by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Black Spruce'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 Spruce?
Black Spruce has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Black Spruce's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.