Glidden Black Magic
PPG1001-7 · #414040 · LRV ~5.2
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Black Magic (~100% proximity)Black Magic (PPG1001-7) is a deep gray from Glidden with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 5.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Black Magic (~100% proximity).
Closest tone to Black Magic in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
5.2 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Neutral
Code
PPG1001-7
HEX
#414040
RGB
65, 64, 64
HSL
0°, 1%, 25%
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Black Magic FAQ
What undertone does Black Magic have?
Black Magic 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 Black Magic?
Black Magic has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5.2 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 Black Magic in other brands?
PPG: Black Magic (PPG1001-7), ~100% proximity; Valspar: Arrowhead (8006-11F), ~99% proximity; Behr: Black Black, ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Black Jack (2133-20), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Dark Engine (DE6350), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Iron Ore (SW 7069), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Iron Ore (HGSW7069), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~96% 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 Black Magic?
The HEX code of Black Magic (PPG1001-7) is #414040, RGB 65, 64, 64. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.