Paint · Glidden · Grays

Glidden Black Forest

PPG1012-7 · #434B4F · LRV 6.8

Compare with other brands: PPG Black Forest is a 100% match

Black Forest (PPG1012-7) is a deep cool gray from Glidden with a subtle blue undertone. Its LRV is about 6.8 (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 Black Forest (100% match).

Compare Black Forest with other brands

Three catalogs stay in the list — tap another card to swap the last column. Matches are estimates from digital values, not official conversions. Always check a real sample.

LRV

6.8 · Very dark

Undertone

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1012-7

HEX

#434B4F

RGB

67, 75, 79

HSL

200°, 8%, 29%

Family

Grays

Colors similar to Black Forest in Glidden

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Black Forest FAQ

What undertone does Black Forest have?

Black Forest is a deep cool gray with a subtle blue 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 Black Forest?

Black Forest has an 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.

What is the closest match to Black Forest in other brands?

PPG: Black Forest (PPG1012-7), 100%; Valspar: Sooty Lashes (8006-7F), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Stonecutter (2135-20), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Railings (No. 31), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Big Dipper (SW 9645), 97%; Behr: Little Black Dress (PPU24-23), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Salem Black (DE6343), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (HGSW7076), 96%. 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 Forest?

The HEX code of Black Forest (PPG1012-7) is #434B4F, RGB 67, 75, 79. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.