Black Widow PPG0997-7 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #575958, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ambler Slate from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #575958 · PPG0997-7
Black Widow
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Black Widow Technical Profile
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Black Widow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Black Widow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBlack Widow
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreAmbler Slate
Ambler Slate
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Zen Retreat
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Forged Steel
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Carbon Copy
Behr
Nearly identical
Ship'S Anchor
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Zen Retreat
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Muted Ebony
Valspar
Nearly identical
Jet
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Motor Gray
Kilz
Very similar
Hopper Head
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Traffic Grey B
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Black Widow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Widow
#575958
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5B8888
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Widow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black Widow 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 Widow.
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 Widow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Widow have?
Black Widow 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 Widow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Black Widow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Widow are Ambler Slate by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Zen Retreat by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Forged Steel by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Black Widow'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 Widow?
Black Widow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.9, 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 Widow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.