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PPG Black Magic

PPG1001-7 · #414040 · LRV 5.2

Compare with other brands: Glidden Black Magic is a 100% match

Black Magic (PPG1001-7) is a deep gray from PPG with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 5.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Black Magic (100% match).

Compare Black Magic with other brands

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LRV

5.2 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

PPG1001-7

HEX

#414040

RGB

65, 64, 64

HSL

0°, 1%, 25%

Family

Grays

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Black Magic FAQ

What undertone does Black Magic have?

Black Magic has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep gray. Its color temperature is neutral. 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 Magic?

Black Magic has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5.2 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 Black Magic in other brands?

Glidden: Black Magic (PPG1001-7), 100%; Valspar: Arrowhead (8006-11F), 99%; Behr: Black Black, 99%; Benjamin Moore: Black Jack (2133-20), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Dark Engine (DE6350), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Iron Ore (SW 7069), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Iron Ore (HGSW7069), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 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 Magic?

The HEX code of Black Magic (PPG1001-7) is #414040, RGB 65, 64, 64. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.