Behr Black (BLACK) records 5% LRV and 26.7 L*_HK lightness (#3F3F3E, RGB 63/63/62). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=26.62, a*=-0.22, b*=0.61, C*=0.65, h°=109.8°) place BLACK in the Crisp Neutral True White/Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Black (BLACK) are Benjamin Moore Black Jack (2133-20, ΔE=1.51) and Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore (SW 7069, ΔE=1.45).
Behr Black (BLACK, #3F3F3E) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Behr) | Black (BLACK) | #3F3F3E | 5% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Black Jack (2133-20) | #3D3D3E | 4.68% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | ΔE 1.51 (96.8%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Black Panther (2125-10) | #3D3F40 | 4.91% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | ΔE 1.59 (96.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Iron Ore (SW 7069) | #434341 | 5.59% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.45 (97%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Greenblack (SW 6994) | #373A3A | 4.14% | Organic Sage Green-Grey | ΔE 2.57 (94.6%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.51 equivalent for BLACK: Black Jack (2133-20) delivers identical 4.68% reflectance to BLACK with matched C*=0.65 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.59 equivalent for BLACK: Black Panther (2125-10) delivers identical 4.91% reflectance to BLACK with matched C*=1.09 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.12 alternative to BLACK: Notre Dame (CSP-570) delivers identical 5.5% reflectance to BLACK with +0.67 higher C*=1.32 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.45 equivalent for BLACK: Iron Ore (SW 7069) delivers identical 5.59% reflectance to BLACK with +0.64 higher C*=1.29 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.57 alternative to BLACK: Greenblack (SW 6994) delivers identical 4.14% reflectance to BLACK with +0.69 higher C*=1.34 chroma.
Visual ΔE=4.34 alternative to BLACK: Sealskin (SW 7675) delivers identical 5.62% reflectance to BLACK with +4.12 higher C*=4.77 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Black (#3F3F3E, LRV 5%).
Black (BLACK, C*=0.65) maintains stable neutral balance across N/S/E/W rooms.
Herringbone Oak & Warm Travertine matched to Black (5% LRV)
3000K Neutral-Warm LED for BLACK (3500K renders #463E36)
Need Black (BLACK, LRV 5%) brighter or deeper? Adjacent Behr fan-deck steps around #3F3F3E:
Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Black (BLACK) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code BLACK (Black) reflects 5% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Black (BLACK) registers J'=28.8, a'=-0.71, and b'=0.52 with HSL (60°, 1%, 25%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 26.7 L*_HK. Because BLACK carries a*=-0.22 red-green and b*=0.61 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=0.65, Black projects a neutral crisp neutral true white/grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr BLACK predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Black (BLACK) holds its native #423F3B swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, BLACK adapts to #443E38; at 3500K halogen, Black transitions to #463E36; at 3000K residential LED, BLACK warms to #483D34; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Black (BLACK) settles at #493D33.
When cross-matching Behr Black (BLACK, #3F3F3E), Benjamin Moore Black Jack (2133-20, #3D3D3E, LRV 4.68%) scores ΔE2000=1.51 and CAM16=2.04, followed by Black Panther (2125-10, ΔE=1.59). In Sherwin-Williams, Iron Ore (SW 7069, #434341, LRV 5.59%) achieves ΔE2000=1.45 ahead of Greenblack (SW 6994, ΔE=2.57). Coordinate BLACK with Ultra Pure White® (UPW) ceilings, Silver Chalice (640E-1) trim, Falcon Gray (PPU26-04) hallways, and Rock Crystal (MQ3-28) accents.
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Behr Black (BLACK) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 5% (#3F3F3E) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 26.7 L*_HK.
At 5% reflectance, Black (BLACK) is a deep statement Behr shade (L*=26.62, RGB 63/63/62) suited for cabinetry, islands, or exterior accents.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=26.62, a*=-0.22, b*=0.61) classifies Behr Black (BLACK) as a Neutral Crisp Neutral True White/Grey with C*=0.65 chroma and h°=109.8° hue.
Pair Black (BLACK) with Multi-Exposure Open Floor Plans for BLACK (5% LRV) and Herringbone Oak & Warm Travertine matched to Black (5% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, BLACK shifts from #3F3F3E toward #493D33.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Black (BLACK, #3F3F3E) are Benjamin Moore Black Jack (2133-20, #3D3D3E) at ΔE2000=1.51 and Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore (SW 7069, #434341) at ΔE2000=1.45.
Both 2133-20 and SW 7069 matches are verified against Black (BLACK) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Black (BLACK, LRV 5%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Silver Chalice (640E-1, #ECEBE9, LRV 83%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Silver Chalice (640E-1) with Black (BLACK) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.