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Perle Noir

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Perle Noir remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 11 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#4F4D51

LRV

7.52

Light Reflectance Value
7.52
dark
Temperatureneutral
SaturationMuted
Collection

Perle Noir's Color Strip

Perle Noir is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Browsing strip 226 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.

Perle Noir in Real Rooms

Perle Noir has a low LRV of 7.52 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, bedroom, front door and bathroom.

Color Strip 226

3 Misc Photos

More spaces painted in Perle Noir, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.

Sherwin Williams Perle Noir wall paint review

Sherwin Williams Perle Noir wall paint review

@paresa.santini.interiors

Sw Perle Noir Hallway

Sw Perle Noir Hallway

@leniluxe

Sw 9154 Hallway

Sw 9154 Hallway

@primetimepaintllc

1 Bedroom Photo

Perle Noir 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.

Perle Noir Bedroom

Perle Noir Bedroom

@bpenley77

1 Front Door Photo

Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Perle Noir rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.

Sherwin Williams Perle Noir Front Door

Sherwin Williams Perle Noir Front Door

@shawnasd

6 Bathroom Photos

Perle Noir is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.

SW Perle Noir bathroom paint

SW Perle Noir bathroom paint

@122_north

Coordinating Colors

Trim Color

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Color Codes

HEX#4F4D51
RGB79, 77, 81
HSL270° 3% 31%
CMYK2 5 0 68
CIE LabL: 33.1 a: 1.7 b: -2.1
XYZX: 7.36 Y: 7.56 Z: 8.86
Strip226 pos. C7