Flint
We've categorized Flint as a genuinely dark Black because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore our collection of 17 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#565C5E
LRV
11.96
Flint in Real Rooms
Flint has a low LRV of 11.96 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. Grouped in the Black and Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, house, bedroom, living room, bathroom, dining room and misc.
3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The way Flint interacts with under-cabinet lighting is transformative. It catches the glow and reflects a softer, more diffused light onto the countertops, making the workspace feel more inviting and less utilitarian.
Bm Flint Kitchen Island
@melodicfinishes
Bm Flint Grey Kitchen Cabinets
@whats_that_paint_color
Kitchen Cabinets
@whats_that_paint_color
1 House Photo
For coastal or high-exposure homes, Flint is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.
Flint House Exterior
@thecolorconcierge
2 Bedroom Photos
There's a rhythmic quality to Flint in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.
Bm Flint Bedroom Paint
@summersmark81
Benjamin Moore Flint Bedroom Accent Wall
@nataliecoxdesign
6 Living Room Photos
Flint anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
Af-560 Living Room With Pink Armchair
@soignedesignsinc
2 Bathroom Photos
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Flint holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Flint Bathroom Accent Wall
@jlphouse2home
Af-560 Bathroom
@jlphouse2home
2 Dining Room Photos
The best dining room colors look different lit by daylight versus candlelight, and Flint is one of them. It holds the room's warmth in the evening in a way that makes dinner feel like an occasion even when it's just a casual weeknight.
Benjamin Moore Flint Dining Room Accent Wall
@pamelalynn_interiors
Dining Room
@theheartofthishome
1 Misc Photo
See how Flint 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.
Bm Flint Painted Furniture
@stephaniecameroninteriors
