Wrought Iron 2124-10 is a softer black with grey undertones. If you’re not ready to completely commit to a true black, Wrought Iron is dark enough to make a statement, while still being warm at the same time. The LRV of Wrought Iron is 6.16.
19 best black paint colors for your home
Black paint colors are having a major moment in the home decorating space and I’m so excited for this pop of color to finally have time to shine.
Painting with black is something that might scare some of you, but trust me, once you see the drama black brings to a space, you’ll fall in love and won’t go back. Black can also add a lot of warmth to your space if you mix it well with soft wooden tones.
Thinking of taking the plunge and panting a wall or piece of furniture black? Here are the best options for black paint for wall applications and furniture.
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The best black paint for walls
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Tricorn black used in a powder room.
Before we jump in, I just want to point out a few quick things you need to look for when choosing a black paint color:
- Look at the Light Reflective Value or LVR. All paint colors are assigned a value on a 0-100 scale, with 0 being true black and 100 being pure white. If it’s hard to tell how dark a black paint color is, the LRV will always give you the information you need.
- Look for undertones in black paint colors. As you can see from the image above, most black colors have visible undertones of grey, purple, navy, blue or even green. Make sure you look at the undertones in the black paint to see whether or not they will work well with your space.
Black paint colors vary significantly, as you can see below from when I tested various black paint colors in my home. Make sure you test out multiple colors before committing. And now, on to my top black paint color picks!
Tricorn black by Sherwin Williams
Tricorn black, SW6258 is one of the safest choices you can make when painting with black for the first time, thanks to pure black appearance.
Even though this color belongs to the blue/purple color family, tricorn black has no discernible undertones and it’s truly a neutral paint color.
If you’re looking for a true black, go with tricorn black. Along with Black Magic and Caviar, both by Sherwin Williams, Tricorn Black is one of three truest blacks available.
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Tricorn Black is the darkest and truest shade of black with the 11 black paint colors I’ve reviewed on this post, and has a Light Reflective Value of 2.45.
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Our Favorite Black Paints
The perfect saturated black that looks incredible in a high gloss finish. We often use this for a statement-making front door or cabinets.
Sherwin Williams ‘Black Magic’
A soft black that works great on interior doors (and walls) in a satin or eggshell finish.
Benjamin Moore ‘Soot’
A moody gray-black that works beautifully for interior walls without feeling too cold.
McCormick® Black Food Color
Create beautifully decorated cupcakes and cookies for birthday parties and holiday baking. Add drops gradually until the desired hue is achieved. Visit the McCormick website for color guide!
Usage Tips
1/4 tsp. Food Color = 20 to 25 drops
Dark Black Frosting: Stir 1/2 teaspoon Food Color into 1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting until well blended.
Silver Gray Frosting: Stir 1/4 teaspoon Food Color into 1 can (16 ounces) white frosting until well blended.
Soccer Ball Cookies: Frost round cookies with white icing. Place 7 small circles of black icing on each. Pull icing through each circle using a toothpick.
Nutritional Information
This product has no significant nutritional value.
Water, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Yellow #5, Phosphoric Acid, and Sodium Benzoate (as a Preservative).
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