PPG Blackhearth
PPG1003-7 · #49454B · LRV ~6.2
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Blackhearth (~100% proximity)Blackhearth (PPG1003-7) is a deep cool gray from PPG with a subtle violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Blackhearth (~100% proximity).
Closest tone to Blackhearth in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
6.2 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Violet · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1003-7
HEX
#49454B
RGB
73, 69, 75
HSL
280°, 4%, 28%
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Blackhearth FAQ
What undertone does Blackhearth have?
Blackhearth is a deep cool gray with a subtle violet undertone, 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 Blackhearth?
Blackhearth has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Blackhearth in other brands?
Glidden: Blackhearth (PPG1003-7), ~100% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), ~98% proximity; Behr: Limo-Scene (N560-7), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Deep Indigo (1442), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Soft Panther (8006-12F), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Fired Bronze (DEB008), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (SW 7076), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (HGSW7076), ~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 Blackhearth?
The HEX code of Blackhearth (PPG1003-7) is #49454B, RGB 73, 69, 75. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.