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Ref. #52485A · 30RB 07/107

Black Tulip

7%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Black Tulip 30RB 07/107 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #52485A, 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.

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Black Tulip Technical Profile

HEX Code#52485A
RGB82, 72, 90
LRV7.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familygray
BrandPPG

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Black Tulip in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Black Tulip in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGBlack Tulip
Nearly identical
BehrMata Hari

Mata Hari

Behr

Nearly identical

Plum Perfect

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Plum Perfect

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Grappa

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Nightshade

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Great Aubergine!

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Quixotic Plum

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Rare Wine

Valspar

Very similar

Mulberry

Kilz

Very similar

Paean Black

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Create .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Slate Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Black Tulip

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Black Tulip

#52485A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#80557D

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Strike a Pose

Complement

Irish Moss

Black Tulip Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Executive Taupe

Trim

White on White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Antique Fuchsia

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Peregrine

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Tangled Twine

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Spring Thaw

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Green Pear

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Black Tulip.

Blackberry

PPG · 1172-7

#4A4354

Nighttime Purple

PPG · 90RB 07/075

#53454F

Black Amethyst

PPG · 30RB 07/071

#4B4551

Grey Metal

PPG · 00NN 10/000

#515051

Delicious Plum

PPG · 90RB 08/113

#5E4958

Deep Raspberry Shadow

PPG · 50RR 08/053

#594D50

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Mohawk Valley

Vista Paint · 8750

#705F57

Shallot Bulb

Behr · PPU11-02

#7A8D73

Frappé

Valspar · 6003-1B

#BFBAAF

Film Fest

Behr · T14-8

#93877C

Greyhound

Behr · PPU24-21

#807C77

River Pebble

Behr · BXC-54

#9DA69A

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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Black Tulip in your own space before committing.
What colors match Black Tulip from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Tulip are Mata Hari by Behr (a near-identical match), Plum Perfect by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Mata Hari by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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