Onyx (PPG1011-7) is a deep gray from PPG with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 5.8 (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 Onyx (99% match).
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LRV
5.8 · Very dark
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Neutral
Code
PPG1011-7
HEX
#454443
RGB
69, 68, 67
HSL
30°, 1%, 27%
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Onyx FAQ
What undertone does Onyx have?
Onyx 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 Onyx?
Onyx has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5.8 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 Onyx in other brands?
Glidden: Onyx (PPG1011-7), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: Iron Ore (SW 7069), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Iron Ore (HGSW7069), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Chocolate Bronze (DEB007), 98%; Behr: Broadway (PPU18-20), 98%; Valspar: Arrowhead (8006-11F), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Notre Dame (CSP-570), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Off-Black (No. 57), 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 Onyx?
The HEX code of Onyx (PPG1011-7) is #454443, RGB 69, 68, 67. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.