Black Fox 7020 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #4F4842, estimated LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blackened Kettle from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #4F4842 · 7020
Black Fox
7%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
More about Black Fox
Black Fox is a warm, deep charcoal-brown at LRV 7 — a near-black with a distinct brown warmth that sits between a true charcoal and Urbane Bronze. It's a sophisticated choice for exteriors, cabinetry, and accent walls where you want depth with an earthy, warm character.
In good light its warm brown-charcoal shows; in shadow it deepens toward black. It pairs with warm whites, wood, and brass. Benjamin Moore Midsummer Night is its closest cross-brand match, with Behr Espresso Beans close behind.
Black Fox Technical Profile
HEX Code#4F4842
RGB79, 72, 66
Estimated LRV6.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Blackened Kettle
Dutch Boy
#4F4842
Close digital match
Binoculars
Kilz
#504A43
Close digital match
Midsummer Night
Benjamin Moore
#514B46
Close digital match
Deepest Earth Green
PPG
#4F4A45
Close digital match
Espresso Beans
Behr
#4C443E
Close digital match
Deep Earth
Valspar
#544B45
Close digital match
Mink
Dunn-Edwards
#524A46
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Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
#4D4746
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Hirshfield's
#4A473F
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#514B40
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#53453C
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RAL
#3E3B32
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Colors That Work With Black Fox
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Fox
#4F4842
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#76744E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Fox
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black Fox Room Palettes
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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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Black Fox — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Black Fox have?
Black Fox by Sherwin-Williams 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 Black Fox from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Fox are Blackened Kettle by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Binoculars by Kilz (a close digital match), Midsummer Night by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Black Fox'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 Fox?
Black Fox has a estimated lightness value of 6.7, 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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