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Glidden

Black Magic

PPG1001-7

The effect is severe. Black Magic is a nearly neutral charcoal, low in undertone and very grounded. It works best where crisp edges matter, such as doors, railings, and modern cabinetry.

On broad walls, it will absorb light and show texture, so sample the sheen as carefully as the color. White oak, polished nickel, or warm white walls can keep the result sharp. Dust shows more on dark flat finishes.
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Color Codes

HEX
#414040
RGB Decimal
65, 64, 64
RGB Percent
25.5%, 25.1%, 25.1%
HSL
0.0, 0.8%, 25.3%
HSV
0.0, 1.5%, 25.5%
CMYK
0.0%, 1.5%, 1.5%, 74.5%
YIQ
64.3, 0.6, 0.2
XYZ
4.94, 5.16, 5.59
CIE Lab
27.19, 0.42, 0.15
CIE Luv
27.19, 0.53, 0.11
Hunter Lab
22.72, 0.27, 0.09
Decimal
4276288

Black Magic 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 Glidden Black Magic under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Glidden Black Magic under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

0°

Red Family

Lightness

25%

Dark

Saturation

1%

Near Neutral

LRV

25.2
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

Black MagicPitch BlackSmelt BlackNoblesse Oblige

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Black MagicGrayWool PeacoatSleepy Kitten

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Black MagicCarbonStarless SkyMayo Teal

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Black MagicOnyxBlack EleganceBlack

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

Glidden

Black Magic

Valspar

Arrowhead

Glidden

Black Magic

Behr

Blackout

Glidden

Black Magic

Behr

Totally Black

Glidden

Black Magic

Behr

Black

Glidden

Black Magic

Sherwin Williams

Darkroom

Glidden

Black Magic

Sherwin Williams

Iron Ore

Glidden

Black Magic

Valspar

Safari Brown

Glidden

Black Magic

Behr

Off Broadway

Glidden

Black Magic

Benjamin Moore

Black Panther

Glidden

Black Magic

Behr

Black Suede

Glidden

Black Magic

Benjamin Moore

Plum Martini

Glidden

Black Magic

Benjamin Moore

Notre Dame

Glidden

Black Magic

Behr

Broadway

Glidden

Black Magic

Behr

Carbon

Glidden

Black Magic

Benjamin Moore

Galaxy

Glidden

Black Magic

Farrow & Ball

Grate Black