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Sherwin-Williams Perle Noir

SW 9154 · #4F4D51 · LRV 7.6

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Day's End is a 98% match

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

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LRV

7.6 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Perle Noir in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Day's End (2133-30), 98%; Behr: Black Elegance (N570-7), 96%; Valspar: Soft Panther (8006-12F), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Celluloid (DET619), 96%; Glidden: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Off-Black (No. 57), 94%; PPG: Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cyberspace (HGSW7076), 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 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.