Glidden Black Elegance
PPG1004-7 · #50484A · LRV ~6.8
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Black Elegance (~100% proximity)Black Elegance (PPG1004-7) is a deep warm gray from Glidden with a subtle pink undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6.8 (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 Elegance (~100% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
6.8 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Pink · subtle
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1004-7
HEX
#50484A
RGB
80, 72, 74
HSL
345°, 5%, 30%
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Black Elegance FAQ
What undertone does Black Elegance have?
Black Elegance is a deep warm gray with a subtle pink undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Elegance?
Black Elegance has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Black Elegance in other brands?
PPG: Black Elegance (PPG1004-7), ~100% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Tanner's Brown (No. 255), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Soft Panther (8006-12F), ~96% proximity; Behr: Black Elegance (N570-7), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: French Press Coffee (DEBN07), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Deep Caviar (2130-20), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Perle Noir (SW 9154), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Plum Brown (HGSW6272), ~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 Black Elegance?
The HEX code of Black Elegance (PPG1004-7) is #50484A, RGB 80, 72, 74. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.