Glidden Black Flame
PPG1043-7 · #484B5A · LRV ~7.1
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Black Flame (~100% proximity)Black Flame (PPG1043-7) is a deep blue from Glidden with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.1 (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 Flame (~100% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
7.1 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1043-7
HEX
#484B5A
RGB
72, 75, 90
HSL
230°, 11%, 32%
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Black Flame FAQ
What undertone does Black Flame have?
Black Flame has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep blue, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Flame?
Black Flame has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.1 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 Flame in other brands?
PPG: Black Flame (PPG1043-7), ~100% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Deep Mystery (DE5923), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Evening Sky (833), ~97% proximity; Behr: Black Sapphire (PPU15-19), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (SW 6265), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (HGSW6265), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Downing Street (8004-47G), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), ~88% 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 Flame?
The HEX code of Black Flame (PPG1043-7) is #484B5A, RGB 72, 75, 90. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.