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Dunn-Edwards Black

DEA002 · #3B3A3A · LRV 4.3

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Black Tar is a 98% match

Black (DEA002) is a deep gray from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 4.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Black Tar (98% match).

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LRV

4.3 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

DEA002

HEX

#3B3A3A

RGB

59, 58, 58

HSL

0°, 1%, 23%

Family

Grays

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Black FAQ

What undertone does Black have?

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 Black?

Black has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 4.3 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 Black in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Black Tar (2126-10), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 97%; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), 97%; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 97%; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 97%; Valspar: Black Heron (V120-3), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Greenblack (SW 6994), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Darkroom (HGSW7083), 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 Black?

The HEX code of Black (DEA002) is #3B3A3A, RGB 59, 58, 58. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.