Perle Noir 9154 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #4F4D51, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #4F4D51 · 9154
Perle Noir
8%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Perle Noir Technical Profile
HEX Code#4F4D51
RGB79, 77, 81
Estimated LRV7.6
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Perle Noir
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Perle Noir from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Perle Noir are Almost Black by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Day's End by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Cityscape by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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