How popular is Black Magic?
Searches per month · USAbout 90 searches a month in the US
Google search volume for “Glidden Black Magic” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
The Home Depot version of this PPG color
Glidden is PPG's do-it-yourself paint brand, sold at The Home Depot, and it uses PPG's color codes. Black Magic (PPG1001-7) is the same color as PPG Black Magic (1001-7), so at The Home Depot ask for Glidden Black Magic PPG1001-7. Paint lines and formulas differ between the brands, so compare samples if you are matching an existing wall. See the PPG listing
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About Black Magic
Black Magic is a versatile, medium-dark gray with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 5 and absorbs nearly all light, making it ideal for creating intimate, cozy atmospheres or as an accent.
One shade lighter or darker
The nearest Glidden colors with the same hue and saturation as Black Magic, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Black Magic
- Brand
- Glidden
- Code
- PPG1001-7
- Hex
- #414040
- RGB
- 65, 64, 64
- HSL
- 0, 1%, 25%
- CMYK
- 0, 2, 2, 75Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 27.2, 0.4, 0.1
- CSS
- --glidden-black-magic
- LRV
- 5 (Dark)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.