How popular is Black Fox?
Searches per month · USAbout 9,920 searches a month in the USUp 41% on the previous 12 months.
- #41 most-searched paint color in the US
- #27 most-searched Sherwin-Williams color
- #2 most-searched brown in the US
Google search volume for “Sherwin-Williams Black Fox” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Black Fox
Black Fox is a cozy, medium-dark brown with warm 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 Sherwin-Williams colors with the same hue and saturation as Black Fox, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Black Fox
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
- Code
- SW 7020
- Hex
- #4F4842
- RGB
- 79, 72, 66
- HSL
- 28, 9%, 28%
- CMYK
- 0, 9, 16, 69Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 31.1, 1.8, 4.7
- CSS
- --sherwin-williams-black-fox
- LRV
- 7 (Dark)
- Undertone
- Warm
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- brown
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeg-shelsatinsemi-glosshigh-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.