Paint Visualizer AIBlack paint color
Black
A deep black for a clear contrast
Black adds definition to doors, cabinets, and exterior details. Use it beside white, natural wood, or stone for a simple contrast.
- Color family
- Black
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Light reflectance
- 4 LRV / 100
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- Dunn-Edwards
Color & light
Color and lighting
Black changes with the light around it.
Lightness
4 LRVA deep shade that reflects little light.
Temperature
neutralIntensity
MutedRGB
- Red
- 59
- Green
- 58
- Blue
- 58
HSL
- Hue
- 0°
- Saturation
- 1%
- Lightness
- 23%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
It can look like a very dark charcoal.
Cool or indirect light
It looks deepest in shade.
Warm evening light
Warm lighting softens its appearance.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Black in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.
Living room
Black walls contrast with the cream sofa and pale fireplace.
Dining room
Black paneling frames the timber table and light dining chairs.
Kitchen cabinets
Black cabinets contrast with pale counters and white walls.
Bedroom
Black walls complement pale bedding and a dark timber bench.
Home office
Black shelves frame the timber desk and woven chair.
Bathroom
Black walls contrast with white tile and the timber vanity.
Exterior
See Black on siding, front doors, trim, and more.
Siding
Black siding makes the pale trim and wood doorway stand out.
Front door
The black door contrasts with pale stone and flowering pots.
Shutters & trim
Black shutters connect the dark front door with the windows.
Fences & garden structures
Black fencing backs a timber bench and pale cushions.
Stucco
Black stucco contrasts with the wood entrance and dry garden planting.
Garage door
The black garage door adds a broad dark accent to the pale facade.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Black
White and black
Use warm white on larger surfaces and black on smaller details.
- BlackDEA002 · Main color
- WhisperDEW340 · Second color
- Swiss CoffeeDEW341 · Accent color
Cream and charcoal
Pair a creamy white with warm charcoal cabinetry or doors.
- BlackDEA002 · Main color
- Swiss CoffeeDEW341 · Second color
- Black BeanDE6385 · Accent color
Soft greiges
Keep walls, trim, and cabinets close with light gray-beige tones.
- BlackDEA002 · Main color
- Foggy DayDE6226 · Second color
- Miner's DustDEC786 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
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