Color Name: Black (Behr)
Hex Color Code: #3F3F3E
RGB Color Code: RGB(63, 63, 62)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.0%, 1.6%, 75.3%





About Black (Behr) color - its meaning and example


What color is Black (Behr)?

Black (Behr) color belongs to the Black color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Black (Behr) is #3F3F3E, and the RGB color code is RGB(63, 63, 62).

In the RGB color model, Black (Behr) has a red value of 63, a green value of 63, and a blue value of 62. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 1.6% yellow, and 75.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 0.8 % saturation, and 24.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Black (Behr) has a hue of 60° (degrees), 1.6 % saturation and 24.7 % brightness/value.


Black (Behr) is cool or warm?

The color Black (Behr) is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color


What is the LRV of Black (Behr)?

Black (Behr) has an LRV of nearly 5. By LRV value, it is a very dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Black (Behr)

Light Color


Compare LRV 5 of Black (Behr) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 5 puts Behr Black (Behr) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Black (Behr) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(63, 63, 62)
Red
63 (24.7%)
Green
63 (24.7%)
Blue
62 (24.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
1.59%
Key
75.29%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 0.8 %, 24.5 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
0.80 %.
Lightness
24.51 %.

RYB

RYB(149, 158, 170)
Red
149 (58.4%)
Yellow
158 (61.8%)
Blue
170 (66.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
1.59 %.
Brightness / Value
24.71 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 24.31 %

B: 75.29 %

XYZ

X : 4.7

Y : 4.96

Z : 5.27

YXY

Y1 : 4.96

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 75.29%

M : 75.29%

Y : 75.69%


LRV

~ 5 %

Munsell Color System

2.5GY 2.5/0.2

CIE-Lab

L : 26.62

A : -0.22

B : 0.61

CIE-Lch

L : 26.62

C : 0.65

H : 110

CIE-Luv

L : 26.62

U : 0.05

V : 0.71

Hunter-Lab

L : 22.27

A : -1.33

B : 1.57






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Black (Behr) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Black (Behr) (Paint - Behr). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#3F3F3F
Shadow Gray
ΔE - 0.69 (99.3% similar)
#353839
Onyx
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#343434
Jet Black
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#333333
Dark Charcoal
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Black (Behr) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Black (Behr) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Black (Behr) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Black (Behr) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Black (Behr) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Black (Behr) to British Standard 4800


#444444
BS 16-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#443F39
BS 22-B-27 - Violet
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#323638
BS 18-B-27 - Grey
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


Pantone PMS


Black (Behr) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Black (Behr) to Pantone PMS


#43403D
PANTONE 10398 C
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#3F4444
PANTONE 446 C
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#3D3935
PANTONE Black 7 C
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#45403B
PANTONE 8625 C
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)


RAL Classic


Black (Behr) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Black (Behr) to RAL Classic


#3B3C36
RAL 6015 - Black olive
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#383E42
RAL 7016 - Anthracite Gray
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#4C4A44
RAL 7022 - Umbra Gray
ΔE - 4.75 (95.2% similar)
#2F3234
RAL 7021 - Black Gray
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)


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#464646
WordPress WP Dark Gray
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)





Paint similar to Black (Behr) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Black (Behr) (Paint - Behr). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Behr


Black (Behr) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Black (Behr) to Behr


#3D3E3E
Carbon (N520-7)
ΔE - 0.89 (99.1% similar)
#3B3C3B
Limousine Leather (MQ5-05)
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)
#413F3E
Blackout (N510-7)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Black (Behr) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Black (Behr) to PPG Paints


#3C3D3D
Starless Sky (PPG0995-7)
ΔE - 1.07 (98.9% similar)
#414040
Black Magic (PPG1001-7)
ΔE - 1.15 (98.9% similar)
#464544
Onyx (PPG1011-7)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#4B4441
Phantom Mist (PPG1002-7)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Black (Behr) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Black (Behr) to Sherwin Williams


#434341
Iron Ore (SW 7069)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#373A3A
Greenblack (SW 6994)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#48423C
Sealskin (SW 7675)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#323639
Black of Night (SW 6993)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Black (Behr) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Black (Behr) to Benjamin Moore


#3D3D3E
Black Jack (2133-20)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#3D3F40
Black Panther (2125-10)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#404343
Notre Dame (CSP-570)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#3A3C3E
Black Iron (2120-20)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)


Valspar


Black (Behr) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Black (Behr) to Valspar


#3C3E3C
Caviar (8006-4G)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#424040
Arrowhead (8006-11F)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#3A3C3D
Black Heron (V120-3)
ΔE - 1.93 (98.1% similar)
#3F3E39
Magpie (8005-1G)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Black (Behr) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Black (Behr) to Dunn-Edwards


#3B3A3A
Black (DEA 002)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#3E3F41
Dark Engine (DE 6350)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#464647
Black Tie (DE 6357)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#414549
Stargazing (DE 6336)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Black (Behr) - #3F3F3E color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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