Behr Private Black
N530-7 · #4C4949 · LRV ~6.8
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Black Bean (~98% proximity)Private Black (N530-7) is a deep gray from Behr with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Black Bean (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Private Black in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
6.8 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Neutral
Code
N530-7
HEX
#4C4949
RGB
76, 73, 73
HSL
0°, 2%, 29%
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Private Black FAQ
What undertone does Private Black have?
Private Black has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep gray, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is neutral. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Private Black?
Private Black has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Private Black in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Black Bean (DE6385), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Tanner's Brown (No. 255), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Wrought Iron (2124-10), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Soft Panther (8006-12F), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Onyx (PPG1011-7), ~96% proximity; PPG: Black Elegance (PPG1004-7), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Perle Noir (SW 9154), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Iron Ore (HGSW7069), ~93% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Private Black?
The HEX code of Private Black (N530-7) is #4C4949, RGB 76, 73, 73. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.