Black Brown 8022 is a gray paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #212121, LRV 2 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deep Onyx from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #212121 · 8022
Black Brown
2%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Black Brown Technical Profile
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Black Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Black Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALBlack Brown
Nearly identical
KilzDeep Onyx
Deep Onyx
Kilz
Nearly identical
Silent Sea
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silent Sea
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tuxedo
Valspar
Very similar
Tricorn Black
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
True Black
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Black
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Nourish .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beluga
Behr
Visible difference
Pitch Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Black
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Onyx Black
PPG
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Black Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Brown
#212121
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#463B2F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black Brown 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 RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Black Brown.
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 Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Brown have?
Black Brown by RAL 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 Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Black Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Brown are Deep Onyx by Kilz (a near-identical match), Silent Sea by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Kitty Kitty by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Black Brown'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 Brown?
Black Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 1.5, 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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