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Behr Private Black

N530-7 · #4C4949 · LRV 6.8

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Black Bean is a 98% match

Private Black (N530-7) is a deep gray from Behr with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 6.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Black Bean (98% match).

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LRV

6.8 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

N530-7

HEX

#4C4949

RGB

76, 73, 73

HSL

0°, 2%, 29%

Family

Grays

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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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Private Black in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Black Bean (DE6385), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Tanner's Brown (No. 255), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Wrought Iron (2124-10), 96%; Valspar: Soft Panther (8006-12F), 96%; Glidden: Onyx (PPG1011-7), 96%; PPG: Black Elegance (PPG1004-7), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Perle Noir (SW 9154), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Iron Ore (HGSW7069), 93%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.