The Best Black Paint Colors

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Black Satin by Benjamin Moore is a very popular black paint color. This color is from the blue hue family.

Black Satin has a softness to it that makes it an incredibly versatile black paint color.

Meghan @meghanandmarco on Instagram painted her railing using Black Satin, and it was a perfect choice. I personally think a classic black railing is so timeless and elegant.

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BM Onyx is one of Benjamin Moore’s most popular black paint colors. This color is in the red hue family, and the red gives it the slightest warmth. You will notice that warmth, especially when you compare Onyx to another black paint color.

Briana @itstikigirl on Instagram painted her interior door using BM Onyx, and it looks like the perfect neutral black paint color. It also pairs beautifully with honey oak wood.

READ MORE: HOW TO PAINT INTERIOR DOORS

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Sherwin Williams Caviar comes from the purple/purple-red hue family. This is a soft color with a ton of depth. Depending on the lighting, fixed elements, etc., in your home, Caviar can come off warmer than some other black colors.

Try using it in a North-facing room to reduce the warmth.

I’m utterly obsessed with how Brianna themoderncolonial on Instagram used SW Caviar on her board and batten accent wall. The black accent wall is the perfect addition to the room.

It’s also worth noting how well this paint color looks with the dark wood.

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Black Magic by Sherwin Williams is an elegant and chic black paint color. It’s right in the middle of the red and red-purple hue family.

Black Magic is such a strikingly unique black paint color. Compared to some of the other black paint shades, Black Magic is a smidge warmer. It’s a shade of black that looks exceptionally beautiful in a satin or eggshell sheen.

Kelsey @shininglite88 on Instagram used Black Magic in her bedroom, and it looks absolutely amazing.

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Tricorn Black is Sherwin-Williams ‘ best-selling black paint color. It comes from the purple-blue hue family. I haven’t seen any notable undertones with Tricorn Black. Of the many times I’ve used this popular black paint color, it has always looked like a neutral black.

I chose Tricorn Black for the fireplace I built in my master bedroom. I find it to be the perfect classic shade of black to use anywhere: exteriors, doors, walls, etc.

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You get what you see with Benjamin Moore Black. It is black. This bad boy comes from the purple/blue hue family. However, it stays pretty neutral and doesn’t shift warm or cool.

Black is the darkest black paint color on this list and is pretty comparable to SW Tricorn Black.

BM Black is a versatile color that will enhance any space you use it. Pair it with a crisp white like BM Chantilly Lace, and you have yourself a match made in heaven.

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SW Iron Ore is part of the green/yellow hue family. It has low chroma, which means it isn’t a saturated color, and you won’t see any trace of the green/yellow hue family.

Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore is one of my personal off-black paint colors, AKA dark charcoal gray. I like Iron Ore because it’s a softer version of black, yet it still has a dark, moody feel.

This is a great off-black shade that never fails to please.

Molly @vintage_virginian on Instagram used Iron Ore, and it’s the perfect addition to her beautifully decorated living space.

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Black of Night by Sherwin Williams is a black paint color with a blue undertone. This fantastic shade of black complements blue paint colors beautifully. It’s a cooler-toned black than some of the other black paints on this list.

I love how @byebyebuildergrade on Instagram used SW Black of Night. It’s a fun way to create an accent wall using paint alone. The other colors used were Sherwin-Williams Dignity Blue, Pure White, Agreeable Gray, Waterfall, and Aquarium.

SW Black Fox is such a unique black paint color. Now, it’s not a true black. Its hue family sits between yellow-red and red. You can see that Black Fox has a very rich brownish undertone, which comes from the red/yellow hue family.

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If you are looking for a dark yet warm, non-black paint color, I highly suggest checking out SW Black Fox.

I love how Sarah @thelshapedhouse, on Instagram, incorporated Black Fox in her living room. It gives the space a dramatic effect without going overboard or looking heavy. It is also a great paint color to go with light wood.

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Sherwin Williams After the Storm is a newer paint color. It’s a part of the Emerald Designer Edition – Classic + Collected Collection.

After the Storm comes from the blue-to-blue-purple hue family. This is a very dark color, but unlike some of the others on this list, it’s a bit more saturated. This is one of the black paint colors with a slight blue undertone.

I think Sherwin-Williams nailed the name of this paint color. If you like a black paint color with a bit of a blue undertone, I highly suggest checking out After the Storm.

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Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron is another off-black paint color. It is in the blue/ blue-purple hue family. It’s soft and muted, with more of a dark charcoal feel. If you find most black paint colors to be a bit too dark, try Wrought Iron.

Cail @caileighlangford on Instagram killed it with her she shed. The Wrought Iron on the exterior paired with the wood tones of the door is a match made in heaven.

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Black Beauty by Benjamin Moore is precisely what its name entails: beauty. This color comes from the red hue family, giving it a touch of warmth.

Black Beauty’s elegance makes it a fantastic shade of black for anywhere from a front door to an accent wall in a home gym.

As proof, check out how @mango.wood.interiors painted the shiplap using Benjamin Moore Black Beauty in her remarkable home gym.

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Raccoon Fur by Benjamin Moore is in the blue-hue family. It is a gorgeous shade that screams pure elegance. This soft off-black paint color is dramatic enough to make a statement, and boy, will it ever.

@3legsandagoose on Instagram used Raccoon Fur and I have to say it looks awesome, It looks exactly like a soft black and it couldn’t be more perfect of a paint color.

Also, she refinished that gorgeous piece of furniture, and I’m obsessed with her super sweet pup.

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Benjamin Moore Soot is another absolutely stunning black paint color with a blue undertone. Any guesses as to what its hue family is? Yup, blue. Because of that, Soot leans slightly cooler, but not too cool.

Soot is a stunningly saturated gray-black color. It’s a fantastic alternative to true black paint.

Jess @jessbuildit on Instagram, used Benjamin Moore Soot in her office. And all I can say is wow. The high ceilings, along with the ample natural light pouring in through the windows, let the paint color shine. Also, can we just take a moment to admire how talented Jess is? She built and transformed this office herself.