PPG Black Forest
PPG1012-7 · #434B4F · LRV ~6.8
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Black Forest (~100% proximity)Black Forest (PPG1012-7) is a deep cool gray from PPG with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6.8 (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 Black Forest (~100% proximity).
Closest tone to Black Forest in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
6.8 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
Blue · subtle
Temperature
Cool
Code
PPG1012-7
HEX
#434B4F
RGB
67, 75, 79
HSL
200°, 8%, 29%
Family
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Black Forest FAQ
What undertone does Black Forest have?
Black Forest is a deep cool gray with a subtle blue 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 Black Forest?
Black Forest has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Black Forest in other brands?
Glidden: Black Forest (PPG1012-7), ~100% proximity; Valspar: Sooty Lashes (8006-7F), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Stonecutter (2135-20), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Railings (No. 31), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Big Dipper (SW 9645), ~97% proximity; Behr: Little Black Dress (PPU24-23), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Salem Black (DE6343), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (HGSW7076), ~96% 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 Black Forest?
The HEX code of Black Forest (PPG1012-7) is #434B4F, RGB 67, 75, 79. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.