Black Tulip 30RB 07/107 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #52485A, estimated LRV 7 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mata Hari from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #52485A · 30RB 07/107
Black Tulip
7%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Black Tulip Technical Profile
HEX Code#52485A
RGB82, 72, 90
Estimated LRV7.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Black Tulip
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Tulip
#52485A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#80557D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Tulip
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black Tulip 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 Tulip — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Tulip have?
Black Tulip 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 Tulip from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Tulip are Mata Hari by Behr (a close digital match), Plum Perfect by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Mata Hari by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Black Tulip'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 Tulip?
Black Tulip has a estimated lightness value of 7.2, 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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