Behr Black BLACK
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- Black for bedroom (3 photos)
- Black for living room (1 photo)
- Behr Black for bathroom (2 photos)
- Behr Black reviews (6 photos)
- What are Behr Black undertones?
- Is Black BLACK cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Black
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Black BLACK
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | BLACK |
| Name: | Black |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Black?
Behr Black BLACK is a deeply shaded charcoal-black with a near-neutral cast rather than an inky blue or brown appearance. At #3f3f3e, it reads as softened black in most settings, retaining a small amount of gray that keeps broad surfaces from looking completely void-like. Bright daylight can bring out its charcoal quality, while dim rooms and evening lighting make it appear closer to true black. Use it for cabinetry, interior doors, fireplace surrounds, or a focused accent wall where a strong dark anchor is wanted. Pair it with warm white trim, pale oak, brushed brass, concrete, or light gray stone for clear contrast.
Black for bedroom (3 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing grey shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Black for living room
Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this grey shade can create a unique space
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Behr BLACK for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm dark grey real bathrooms.
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Behr Black reviews (6 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Behr Black undertones?
Black is a deep, near-neutral near-black. Its chroma is so low that assigning a specific hue-based undertone would be misleading. Because it is close to neutral, nearby surfaces and the color of the light can noticeably change how warm or cool it appears.
HEX value:
RGB code:
63, 63, 62
Is Behr Black cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 60°, this black shade sits right in the neutral zone on the HSL color wheel—neither warm nor cool.
BLACK Black HSL code: 60, 1%, 25%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Black
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Black:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Black with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 240, such as Behr Blue Aura and Camelot.
LRV of Black
Black has an LRV of 5.58% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 5.58%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #3f3f3e |
| RGB Decimal | 63, 63, 62 |
| RGB Percent | 24.71%, 24.71%, 24.31% |
| HSV | Hue: 60° Saturation: 1.59% Value: 24.71% |
| HSL | hsl(60, 1, 25) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.59 Key: 75.29 |
| YIQ | Y: 62.886 I: 0.321 Q: -0.311 |
| XYZ | X: 4.697 Y: 4.96 Z: 5.266 |
| CIE Lab | L:26.619 a:-0.224 b:0.614 |
| CIE Luv | L:26.619 u:0.051 v:0.717 |
| Decimal | 4144958 |
| Hunter Lab | 22.27, -1.328, 1.569 |
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