Blackhearth
Blackhearth is a genuinely dark paint color from PPG. 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
#49454b
LRV
6.00
Blackhearth's Color Strip
Blackhearth is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip PPG1003 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Blackhearth in Real Rooms
Blackhearth has a low LRV of 6 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bedroom Photo
Pairing Blackhearth with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
A cozy bedroom painted in Blackhearth
@simplywalldecor
1 Dining Room Photo
The color Blackhearth has a way of making wood furniture look its best. Whether you have a dark mahogany table or a light oak sideboard, the undertones of the paint will pull out the natural beauty and grain of the wood.
Blackhearth paint in a parisian dining room
@simplywalldecor
1 Home Office Photo
Blackhearth in an office encourages a "deep work" mindset. Its depth and maturity create an environment of gravitas, helping you take your own projects and ambitions more seriously through the sheer atmosphere of the room.
PPG Blackhearth in a unique home office
@simplywalldecor
1 Bathroom Photo
In the bathroom, Blackhearth brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.
Blackhearth — wabi-sabi bathroom
@simplywalldecor
1 Front Door Photo
A front door in Blackhearth changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.
stylish front door featuring Blackhearth by PPG
@simplywalldecor
1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Blackhearth. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
A hollywood regency living room painted in Blackhearth
@simplywalldecor
1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Blackhearth provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
Blackhearth — bold kitchen cabinets
@simplywalldecor
1 House Photo
In suburban environments, Blackhearth provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.
Blackhearth color — rustic modern house inspiration
@simplywalldecor
1 Patio Photo
Blackhearth is particularly effective when used on a garden wall as a backdrop for plants. The deep tone makes the bright greens of leaves and the vibrant colors of flowers look almost neon in their intensity, creating a high-design garden look.
boho patio featuring Blackhearth by PPG
@simplywalldecor
1 Mudroom Photo
Using Blackhearth on mudroom walls makes the white trim and hooks pop. It creates a high-contrast, organized look that makes even a room full of sports gear and rain boots look like it has a system and a sense of order.
Blackhearth paint in a tiny mudroom
@simplywalldecor
