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Glidden Blackhearth

PPG1003-7 · #49454B · LRV 6.2

Compare with other brands: PPG Blackhearth is a 100% match

Blackhearth (PPG1003-7) is a deep cool gray from Glidden with a subtle violet undertone. Its LRV is about 6.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is PPG Blackhearth (100% match).

Compare Blackhearth with other brands

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LRV

6.2 · Very dark

Undertone

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1003-7

HEX

#49454B

RGB

73, 69, 75

HSL

280°, 4%, 28%

Family

Grays

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Blackhearth FAQ

What undertone does Blackhearth have?

Blackhearth is a deep cool gray with a subtle violet undertone. Its color temperature is cool. 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 Blackhearth?

Blackhearth has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Blackhearth in other brands?

PPG: Blackhearth (PPG1003-7), 100%; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), 98%; Behr: Limo-Scene (N560-7), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Deep Indigo (1442), 96%; Valspar: Soft Panther (8006-12F), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Fired Bronze (DEB008), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (SW 7076), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (HGSW7076), 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 Blackhearth?

The HEX code of Blackhearth (PPG1003-7) is #49454B, RGB 73, 69, 75. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.