Pearl Black Berry 4012 is a gray paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #6C6881, LRV 15 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vintage Velvet from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6C6881 · 4012
Pearl Black Berry
15%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Pearl Black Berry Technical Profile
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Pearl Black Berry in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pearl Black Berry in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALPearl Black Berry
Nearly identical
Vista PaintVintage Velvet
Vintage Velvet
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hyacinth Arbor
Behr
Nearly identical
Violaceous
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nightshade Violet
PPG
Very similar
Grapes of Wrath
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Purple Daze
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Nightfall Sky
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Purple Passage
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Shadow Mountain
Valspar
Very similar
Regal Purple
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pearl Black Berry
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pearl Black Berry
#6C6881
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9577A5
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pearl Black Berry
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pearl Black Berry 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 Pearl Black Berry.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pearl Black Berry — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pearl Black Berry have?
Pearl Black Berry by RAL has a cool (violet) 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 Pearl Black Berry in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pearl Black Berry from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pearl Black Berry are Vintage Velvet by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Hyacinth Arbor by Behr (a near-identical match), Violaceous by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Pearl Black Berry'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 Pearl Black Berry?
Pearl Black Berry has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pearl Black Berry's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.