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Blackened Black

With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Blackened Black (9938) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 31 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#494948

LRV

7.04

Light Reflectance Value
7.04
dark

Blackened Black in Real Rooms

Blackened Black has a low LRV of 7.04 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.

9 Living Room Photos

Blackened Black 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.

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Jotun Dempet Sort stylish living room interior

@lindajohansen86

4 House Photos

Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Blackened Black has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.

Jotun Blackened Black exterior color

Jotun Blackened Black exterior color

@villavedlog

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Jotun Dempet Sort exterior paint

@carinaco77

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Jotun Dempet Sort house exterior color review

@jessicafrankert

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Jotun Dempet Sort house exterior color

@stylizimoblog

4 Bathroom Photos

Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Blackened Black has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.

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Jotun Dempet Sort dark bathroom review

@kjerstish

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Jotun Dempet Sort dark bathroom

@kjerstish

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Jotun Dempet Sort bathroom color review

@amyherum

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@carolinehelle

5 Bedroom Photos

In the context of a primary suite, Blackened Black suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.

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Jotun Dempet Sort minimalist bedroom

@interior_hcr

Jotun Blackened Black dark bedroom interior idea

Jotun Blackened Black dark bedroom interior idea

@michellehoivikomberg

Jotun Blackened Black dark bedroom interior

Jotun Blackened Black dark bedroom interior

@michellehoivikomberg

Jotun Blackened Black bedroom color review

Jotun Blackened Black bedroom color review

@michellehoivikomberg

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Jotun Dempet Sort bedroom accent wall

@reidunsundland

4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

The depth of Blackened Black on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.

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Jotun Dempet Sort dark kitchen cabinets paint

@nelly_house

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Jotun Dempet Sort kitchen cabinets paint

@nelly_house

Jotun Blackened Black kitchen cabinets color

Jotun Blackened Black kitchen cabinets color

@nelly_house

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Jotun Dempet Sort kitchen cabinets color

@nelly_house

4 Misc Photos

Observe the use of Blackened Black on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.

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@hyttepafjelle

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@homebygard

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Jotun Dempet Sort boho kids' room interior

@stylingbymalla

Jotun Blackened Black dark kids' room color

Jotun Blackened Black dark kids' room color

@stylingbymalla

1 Kitchen Photo

For smaller kitchens, Blackened Black can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.

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Jotun Dempet Sort kitchen interior

@hannehagen_

Color Codes

HEX#494948
RGB73, 73, 72
HSL60° 1% 28%
CMYK0 0 1 71
CIE LabL: 31.0 a: -0.2 b: 0.6
XYZX: 6.30 Y: 6.65 Z: 7.08