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Glidden Black Flame

PPG1043-7 · #484B5A · LRV 7.1

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

Black Flame (PPG1043-7) is a deep blue from Glidden with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 7.1 (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 Flame (100% match).

Compare Black Flame with other brands

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LRV

7.1 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

PPG1043-7

HEX

#484B5A

RGB

72, 75, 90

HSL

230°, 11%, 32%

Family

Blues

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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. 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 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.

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

PPG: Black Flame (PPG1043-7), 100%; Dunn-Edwards: Deep Mystery (DE5923), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Evening Sky (833), 97%; Behr: Black Sapphire (PPU15-19), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (SW 6265), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (HGSW6265), 93%; Valspar: Downing Street (8004-47G), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), 88%. 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 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.