Perle Noir 9154 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #4F4D51, LRV 8 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Almost Black from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4F4D51 · 9154
Perle Noir
8%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Perle Noir Technical Profile
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Perle Noir in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Perle Noir in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsPerle Noir
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreAlmost Black
Almost Black
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cityscape
Behr
Nearly identical
Soft Panther
Valspar
Nearly identical
New Uniform
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Grate Black
Kilz
Very similar
Celluloid
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Grey Metal
PPG
Very similar
Midnight Magic
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Liquorice
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Graphite Grey
RAL
Very similar
Anchored Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Perle Noir
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Perle Noir
#4F4D51
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D547D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Perle Noir
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Perle Noir 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Perle Noir.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Perle Noir — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Perle Noir have?
Perle Noir by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) 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 Perle Noir in your own space before committing.
What colors match Perle Noir from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Perle Noir are Almost Black by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Day's End by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cityscape by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Perle Noir'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 Perle Noir?
Perle Noir has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.6, 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 Perle Noir's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.