Black
Black is a genuinely dark paint color from Behr. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 10 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#3f3f3e
LRV
5.58
Black in Real Rooms
Black has a low LRV of 5.58 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
3 Bedroom Photos
Black creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.
Bedroom walls in bold Black create dramatic modern contrast.
@duhitsbrittany
Black accent wall grounds this bedroom with contemporary sophistication.
@hickory.grove
Wainscoting paneling in deep Black defines bedroom architectural interest.
@hickory.grove
4 Bathroom Photos
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Black has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Bathroom vanity and walls in Black deliver striking contemporary style.
@eclecticeyedesign
Black wall treatment transforms this bathroom into a bold statement.
@eclecticeyedesign
Bathroom vanity painted in Black adds modern elegance and contrast.
@villa_on_deville
Sleek Black vanity brings contemporary style to this bathroom space.
@villa_on_deville
3 Misc Photos
See how Black is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Wooden dresser painted in sleek Black demonstrates furniture versatility.
@bornagainfurnishing
Painted furniture in Black creates a bold, sophisticated accent piece.
@bornagainfurnishing
Dark wooden furniture finished in Black makes a striking statement.
@bornagainfurnishing
Similar Colors
At LRV 18 vs 6, Iron Mountain is decisively the brighter choice.
Asphalt Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 10-point LRV gap (16 vs 6) makes Welded Iron the marginally brighter of the two.
Bonsai Trunk reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 6), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Blueberry Whip reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 6), opening up a space where Black encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.