Paint Visualizer AIBlack paint color
Cracked Pepper
A soft black with a charcoal base
Cracked Pepper adds depth to cabinets, doors, and walls. It pairs well with warm whites, natural wood, and pale stone.
- Color family
- Black
- Undertone
- Soft charcoal
- Light reflectance
- 8 LRV / 100
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- Behr
Color & light
Color and lighting
Cracked Pepper changes with the light in your room.
Lightness
8 LRVA deep shade that reflects little light.
Temperature
coolIntensity
MutedRGB
- Red
- 79
- Green
- 81
- Blue
- 82
HSL
- Hue
- 200°
- Saturation
- 2%
- Lightness
- 32%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
It looks more charcoal than black.
Cool or indirect light
It can look deeper and closer to black.
Warm evening light
It looks softer beside warm wood.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Cracked Pepper in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.
Living room
Charcoal walls make the pale seating and fireplace glow stand out.
Dining room
Dark gray walls frame the wood table and cream chairs.
Kitchen cabinets
Charcoal cabinets contrast with pale counters and timber stools.
Bedroom
Dark gray walls complement the light bedding and upholstered bench.
Home office
Charcoal shelves surround the timber desk and leather chair.
Bathroom
Dark gray walls contrast with the white bath and timber vanity.
Exterior
See Cracked Pepper on siding, front doors, trim, and more.
Siding
Charcoal siding emphasizes the gables and timber entrance.
Front door
The dark gray door contrasts with the pale porch walls.
Shutters & trim
Charcoal shutters stand out against rough stone.
Fences & garden structures
Dark fencing makes the pale flowers and timber bench stand out.
Stucco
Charcoal stucco contrasts with the pale garden terrace.
Garage door
The dark garage door forms a strong rectangle within white stucco.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Cracked Pepper
White and wood tones
Deep color with soft white and a warm neutral.
- Cracked PepperPPU18-01 · Walls & cabinets
- Swiss Coffee12 · Trim & ceiling
- Dolphin Fin790C-3 · Accent color
A softer green
Dark cabinetry with white walls and muted green.
- Cracked PepperPPU18-01 · Walls & cabinets
- Swiss Coffee12 · Trim & ceiling
- Back To NatureS340-4 · Accent color
Warm accents
Balance the deep shade with a warmer adjoining room.
- Cracked PepperPPU18-01 · Walls & cabinets
- Swiss Coffee12 · Trim & ceiling
- Silver Drop790C-2 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
Related grays and soft blacks from Behr
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Frequently Asked Questions
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