Behr

Satin Black

PPU26-01

Satin Black is a soft charcoal with a slight blue gray cast, not a hard jet black. On doors and railings, it adds definition without feeling stark. The softness helps.

Try linen white casing, stone counters, or brushed steel. On full walls, LRV 32 means it needs good lighting and lighter furnishings to keep details visible. Warm wood prevents a cold read.

Color Codes

HEX
#4e5152
RGB Decimal
78, 81, 82
RGB Percent
30.6%, 31.8%, 32.2%
HSL
195.0, 2.5%, 31.4%
HSV
195.0, 4.9%, 32.2%
CMYK
4.9%, 1.2%, 0.0%, 67.8%
YIQ
80.2, -2.1, -0.3
XYZ
7.61, 8.11, 9.15
CIE Lab
34.22, -0.98, -1.01
CIE Luv
34.22, -1.66, -1.11
Hunter Lab
28.48, -0.68, -0.71
Decimal
5132626

Satin Black in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Behr Satin Black under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Behr Satin Black under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Cyan/Teal

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

195°

Cyan Family

Lightness

31%

Dark

Saturation

3%

Near Neutral

LRV

31.5
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel