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Sherwin-Williams Perle Noir

SW 9154 · #4F4D51 · LRV ~7.6

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Day's End (~98% proximity)

Perle Noir (SW 9154) is a deep cool gray from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Day's End (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Perle Noir in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7.6 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 9154

HEX

#4F4D51

RGB

79, 77, 81

HSL

270°, 3%, 31%

Family

Grays

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Perle Noir FAQ

What undertone does Perle Noir have?

Perle Noir 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 Perle Noir?

Perle Noir has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.6 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 Perle Noir in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Day's End (2133-30), ~98% proximity; Behr: Black Elegance (N570-7), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Soft Panther (8006-12F), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Celluloid (DET619), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Off-Black (No. 57), ~94% proximity; PPG: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), ~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 Perle Noir?

The HEX code of Perle Noir (SW 9154) is #4F4D51, RGB 79, 77, 81. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.