PPG Black Elegance
PPG1004-7 · #50484A · LRV 6.8
Compare with other brands: Glidden Black Elegance is a 100% matchBlack Elegance (PPG1004-7) is a deep warm gray from PPG with a subtle pink 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 Glidden Black Elegance (100% match).
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LRV
6.8 · Very dark
Undertone
Pink · subtle
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1004-7
HEX
#50484A
RGB
80, 72, 74
HSL
345°, 5%, 30%
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Black Elegance FAQ
What undertone does Black Elegance have?
Black Elegance is a deep warm gray with a subtle pink undertone. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Elegance?
Black Elegance 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 Elegance in other brands?
Glidden: Black Elegance (PPG1004-7), 100%; Farrow & Ball: Tanner's Brown (No. 255), 97%; Valspar: Soft Panther (8006-12F), 96%; Behr: Black Elegance (N570-7), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: French Press Coffee (DEBN07), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Deep Caviar (2130-20), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Perle Noir (SW 9154), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Plum Brown (HGSW6272), 93%. 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 Elegance?
The HEX code of Black Elegance (PPG1004-7) is #50484A, RGB 80, 72, 74. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.