We are all for light-toned interiors—creams, beiges, and whites make spectacle spaces.
However, every once in a while, it doesn’t hurt to venture into the dramatic with colors that are deep and commanding. Black is one of the colors that you can use to create an engaging, glamorous space.
While there are so many dark shades to choose from in the market, knowing the character of different shades of black can help you make an informed decision. We’ve compiled a list of 6 unique black Behr paint colors you can try.
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Behr Limousine Leather
Behr Limousine Leather is a deep, rich black hue with warm undertones. The paint color has a matte-like finish that gives it a velvety, leather-like appearance.
This makes limousine leather perfect for creating a modern, minimalist look, infusing your walls with a soft, tactile quality. Limousine Leather also has a straightforward consistency, drying evenly without streaks.
The paint color works great on feature walls, exterior doors, and even cabinetry. Pair Limousine Leather with wood accents for a luxurious and cozy atmosphere or metallic accents for a more glamorous vibe.
In this living room, Limousine Leather has been combined with lighter tones and brown earthy tones to create a grounding effect. The space’s muted tones, houseplants, and plenty of natural light give it a unique naturalistic quality. Minimalistic metallic accents add an air of modernity to the room.
Behr Black Suede
Behr Black Suede is a neutral black paint color that doesn’t carry strong undertones. So, if you want a bold, dominating black paint color, Black Suede is an ideal option. Unlike other stark blacks, it has lighter brown undertones that prevent it from being too harsh or severe.
The paint color looks like a dark, soft, neutral charcoal gray, and since it doesn’t have dominant undertones, you can use Black Suede in warm or cool color palettes. Its sophisticated nature makes it the go-to choice for those looking to create dramatic and inviting spaces.]
One of the most unique qualities of this color is its suede-like appearance, which makes it extremely useful for hiding imperfections. Under bright artificial light, Black Suede maintains its depth without becoming flat or one-dimensional, as with other darker shades.
In this living room, Black Suede adds a royal velvety touch that gives the space a soft appeal. The paint color manages to absorb light without being too stark, adding a calm and tranquil atmosphere. The light-tone sofa, rug, and coffee table bring the perfect balance to the space. Notice how the color reads charcoal gray in a space with plenty of natural light.
Behr Carbon
Behr Carbon is a deep, velvety black paint color that brings a subtle coolness to a space thanks to a hint of cool undertones in it. This makes the paint color a perfect candidate for giving contemporary spaces that elegant touch.
Carbon makes a grand statement when used in rooms with lots of natural light. The paint color provides an interesting counterpoint to the stark brightness, enabling it to add even more depth to a space.
Whether you use artificial or natural lighting, Carbon will maintain its color integrity and give you a clean, sophisticated look throughout the day!
Apart from contemporary spaces, the cool undertones in Carbon also make the paint color ideal for other interior design styles, such as mid-century, industrial, mid-century modern, and Art Deco.
Here, Carbon creates the perfect modern living room that is minimalistic but still has tons of character. The light-colored accents, such as the wall art, create the perfect contrast, while the balance of colored sofas and dark sofa accents, such as throw pillows, create a well-rounded living room. Be it muted tones or bright accents, Carbon will match with any color.
Behr Blackout
Behr Blackout is a bold, true black that’s deeply saturated with the black colorant. This makes the paint color a favorite when you are looking to create dramatic contrasts, whether on accent walls or as part of your monochrome palette.
The intensity of Blackout makes it perfect for enhancing the mood of spaces and, especially with controlled lighting, offering a cocooning ambiance. Soft fabrics and warm lighting are excellent options for balancing the paint color’s intensity.
Blackout works exceptionally well in spaces filled with clean lines and prioritizes simplicity, such as contemporary and minimalist design styles. This is majorly contributed by its depth.
In this home office, Blackout adds a rustic charm to the space. The “blackout” tone of the shade gives the illusion that the wall accents in the room are floating. With a high-intensity black, other shades in the room fade in comparison, hence creating the perfect backdrop for different shades to dominate. Natural light in the space allows both light-toned and dark-toned accents to be used in tandem in this room.
Behr Broadway
Behr Broadway is a bit closer to an off-black. The paint color adjusts its RGB balance to lean to the brown side, so rather than seeing the blue that’s accustomed to black paint colors, you witness a little bit more of green and red coming through.
This gives the paint color the look of a dark brown leaning to the off-black spectrum. Even though it may look like a brown, Broadway is still within a safe LRV (light reflectance value) zone, whereby it’s black enough to do the job; if a paint color has an LRV under 7, it’s bound to look dark enough and have that profound dramatic effect that black paint colors have.
Broadway is an excellent paint color if you want to combat the cooler tendency that black paint colors can sometimes have and for people who enjoy warmer-leaning colors in general, such as beiges, taupes, and greens, for their color palettes.
Here, Broadway showcases its warm brown undertones in this classic-themed dining room. Natural materials such as wood and the natural fiber rug help ground the space. The brass metal accents add a luxury touch and infuse the room with character. Notice how the natural light and warm-toned accents bring out the warm undertones of the shade.
Behr Beluga
Behr Beluga looks almost like a very saturated gray, but it’ll definitely read like a charcoal black in your interiors. It’s a sophisticated black with subtle blue undertones that give it remarkable depth.
In bright natural light, Beluga reveals complex layers, appearing almost slate-like with a hint of navy. In contrast, in dimmer conditions, it reads as rich, pure charcoal. Depending on the color it is paired with, Beluga may either appear dark and dramatic or reveal its deep blue undertones.
When paired with bright whites, it’ll read more dark, while when combined with dark elements, its blue undertones will be more pronounced. Beluga works well with porcelain sinks, white marble, countertops, and bright art.
Here, Beluga has been used to create the perfect contrast for other lighter shades in the room. The blackout quality of the paint color allows even stronger muted tones like brown to stand out in the room.
Lighter-toned furniture, like the bed and bedding in the space, balances out the strong, commanding presence of the color. With a clutter-free space and minimalistic accents, the colors combine to create the perfect contemporary space.
Color Disclaimer
Please note that all paint colors displayed on this page are for illustrative purposes only. Due to variations in screen settings, lighting, and other factors, the colors you see on your screen may differ from the actual paint colors. We recommend viewing a physical color sample or swatch for the most accurate representation.
