Black vs Treron
Black is a Behr color while Treron comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, Black belongs to the grey family and Treron to the greige-grey family. At LRV 25 vs 6, Treron will read as the brighter of the two — a 19-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Black's yellow character against Treron's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 32.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Black vs Treron in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Black and Treron in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Treron will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Black would.
Color Details
Black vs Treron Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Black on one side and Treron on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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