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 Elegance (PPG1004-7) is the same color as PPG Black Elegance (1004-7), so at The Home Depot ask for Glidden Black Elegance PPG1004-7. 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 Elegance
Black Elegance is a sophisticated, medium-dark gray with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 7 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 Elegance, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Black Elegance
- Brand
- Glidden
- Code
- PPG1004-7
- Hex
- #50484A
- RGB
- 80, 72, 74
- HSL
- 345, 5%, 30%
- CMYK
- 0, 10, 7, 69Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 31.4, 3.8, 0.0
- CSS
- --glidden-black-elegance
- LRV
- 7 (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.