Also sold as Glidden at The Home Depot
PPG Black Forest (1012-7) is also sold at The Home Depot as Glidden Black Forest (PPG1012-7): Glidden is PPG's do-it-yourself brand and uses PPG's color codes, so at The Home Depot ask for it under the Glidden name. Paint lines and formulas differ between the brands, so compare samples if you are matching an existing wall. See the Glidden listing
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About Black Forest
Black Forest is a refined, medium-dark gray with cool 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 PPG Paints colors with the same hue and saturation as Black Forest, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Black Forest
- Brand
- PPG Paints
- Code
- 1012-7
- Hex
- #434B4F
- RGB
- 67, 75, 79
- HSL
- 200, 8%, 29%
- CMYK
- 15, 5, 0, 69Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 31.3, -2.3, -3.5
- CSS
- --ppg-paints-black-forest
- LRV
- 7 (Dark)
- Undertone
- Cool
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flateggshellsatinsemi-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.