Licorice 1009-7 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #4E4F48, LRV 8 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Oyster Catch from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4E4F48 · 1009-7
Licorice
8%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Licorice Technical Profile
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Licorice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Licorice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGLicorice
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sOyster Catch
Oyster Catch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dark Moon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Iron River
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Deep River
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Underground
Behr
Nearly identical
Dark Oasis
Valspar
Nearly identical
Shade‐Grown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tarpaulin Grey
RAL
Very similar
Ironside
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Studio Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Toasted Poppyseed
Kilz
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Licorice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Licorice
#4E4F48
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5F7951
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Licorice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Licorice 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 Licorice.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Licorice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Licorice have?
Licorice by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Licorice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Licorice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Licorice are Oyster Catch by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Dark Moon by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Iron River by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Licorice'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 Licorice?
Licorice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.7, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Licorice's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.