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Behr Satin Black

PPU26-01 · #4E5152 · LRV ~8.1

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Cavernous (~98% proximity)

Satin Black (PPU26-01) is a deep gray from Behr with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 8.1 (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 Cavernous (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Satin Black in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

8.1 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

PPU26-01

HEX

#4E5152

RGB

78, 81, 82

HSL

195°, 3%, 31%

Family

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Satin Black FAQ

What undertone does Satin Black have?

Satin 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 Satin Black?

Satin Black has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.1 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 Satin Black in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Cavernous (DE6364), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Muted Ebony (4008-2C), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Nightfall (1596), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hopper Head (No. 305), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Perle Noir (SW 9154), ~94% proximity; PPG: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Peppercorn (HGSW7674), ~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 Satin Black?

The HEX code of Satin Black (PPU26-01) is #4E5152, RGB 78, 81, 82. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.