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.
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.
Behr Black bedroom color
@duhitsbrittany
Behr Black bedroom interior
@hickory.grove
Behr Black bedroom panelling
@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.
Behr Black bathroom color
@eclecticeyedesign
Behr Black bathroom
@eclecticeyedesign
Behr Black bathroom vanity
@villa_on_deville
Behr Black bathroom vanity color
@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.
Behr Black painted furniture picture
@bornagainfurnishing
Behr Black painted furniture color
@bornagainfurnishing
Behr Black painted furniture
@bornagainfurnishing
