Onyx 1011-7 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #464544, estimated LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Evening Canyon from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #464544 · 1011-7
Onyx
6%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Onyx Technical Profile
HEX Code#464544
RGB70, 69, 68
Estimated LRV6.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Onyx
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Evening Canyon
Behr
#454341
Close digital match
Subway
Hirshfield's
#454543
Close digital match
Kitty Kitty
Vista Paint
#434343
Close digital match
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
#434341
Close digital match
Black Tie
Dunn-Edwards
#464647
Close digital match
Liquorice
Farrow & Ball
#4A4949
Close digital match
Cauldron
Dutch Boy
#41403E
Close digital match
Midnight Oil
Benjamin Moore
#474849
Close digital match
Fired Earth
Valspar
#4B4845
Close digital match
Dark Sky
Kilz
#464541
Close digital match
Blue Grey
RAL
#474B4E
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Colors That Work With Onyx
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Onyx
#464544
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#71714C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Onyx
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Onyx 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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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Onyx — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Onyx have?
Onyx by PPG has a neutral 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 Onyx from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Onyx are Evening Canyon by Behr (a close digital match), Subway by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Kitty Kitty by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Onyx'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 Onyx?
Onyx has a estimated lightness value of 6.0, 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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