# Behr Private Black

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-private-black](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-private-black)

Behr Private Black N530-7 is a deep charcoal-black with a nearly neutral cast and the slightest suggestion of warmth. Its #4c4949 value keeps it from reading as a flat, absolute black, revealing a soft charcoal presence in brighter daylight. In dim rooms or at night, this shade will appear much darker and closer to black. Private Black is well suited to dramatic accent walls, interior doors, built-in cabinetry, or exterior trim. Pair it with warm white walls, pale oak, aged brass, or textured linen to bring out its subtle warmth, or use crisp white and black metal for a cleaner contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Private Black
- **Color code:** N530-7
- **HEX:** #4c4949
- **RGB:** 76, 73, 73
- **LRV:** 7.20%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 0° Saturation: 3.95% Value: 29.8%
- **HSL:** hsl(0, 2, 29)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.95 Yellow: 3.95 Key: 70.2
- **YIQ:** Y: 73.897 I: 1.788 Q: 0.635
- **XYZ:** X: 6.565 Y: 6.783 Z: 7.265
- **CIE Lab:** L:31.307 a:1.243 b:0.445
- **CIE Luv:** L:31.307 u:1.635 v:0.355
- **Decimal:** 4999497
- **Hunter Lab:** 26.044, -0.578, 1.692

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Warm Onyx](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-warm-onyx)
- [Valspar US Soft Panther](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-soft-panther)
- [Behr Catwalk](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-catwalk)
- [Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wrought-iron-2124-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Deep Indigo](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-deep-indigo-1442)
- [Benjamin Moore Midnight Oil](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-midnight-oil-1631)
- [Behr Black Mocha](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-black-mocha)
- [Valspar US Moon Rock](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-moon-rock)
- [Valspar US Bittersweet Molasses](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-bittersweet-molasses)
- [Benjamin Moore Day's End](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-days-end-2133-30)
- [Sherwin Williams Perle Noir](https://plan-home.com/color/perle-noir-sw-9154)
- [Behr Berry Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-berry-brown)
- [Behr Black Elegance](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-black-elegance)
- [Behr Instant Classic](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-instant-classic)
- [Valspar US Muskeg Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-muskeg-grey)
- [Benjamin Moore Deep Caviar](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-deep-caviar-2130-20)
- [Valspar US Arrowhead](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-arrowhead)
- [Behr Night Club](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-night-club)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Shadow Mountain](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shadow-mountain)
- [Behr Black Garnet](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-black-garnet)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Sarsaparilla](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sarsaparilla)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Longmeadow](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-longmeadow)
- [Behr Greenwich Village](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-greenwich-village)
- [Behr Oceanic Climate](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-oceanic-climate)
- [Behr Nor'Wester](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-norwester)
- [Behr Absolute Zero](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-absolute-zero)
- [Behr Icicles](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-icicles)
- [Behr Hostaleaf](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hostaleaf)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.