Color Palettes

Behr Blackout (N510-7)

A near-black with a slight warmth that keeps it from feeling flat. It reads deep and enveloping in low light. Good for dramatic dining rooms, doors and trim.

Blackout · N510-7

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Undertones and where to use it

Undertone: Near-black with a faint warm cast.

Where to use it: Dining room, front door, trim.

Trim: Blackout pairs well with Ultra Pure White 1850 for trim, doors and ceilings.

Coordinating colors

Behr colors that work with Blackout on walls, trim and accents.

Swiss Coffee 12#F1EDE0Liquid Mercury N510-5#757A80Ultra Pure White 1850#F8F8F3

Similar colors from other brands

The closest matches to Blackout from Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.

Black Jack 2133-20Benjamin Moore · #3D3D3E · ΔE 1.9, nearly identicalIron Ore SW 7069Sherwin-Williams · #434341 · ΔE 1.9, nearly identicalClove SW 9605Sherwin-Williams · #453E39 · ΔE 3.5, very closeBlack Beauty 2128-10Benjamin Moore · #393736 · ΔE 3.6, very close

Blackout lighter and darker tones

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Color palettes with Blackout

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Blackout
Analogous palette · Blackout
Complementary palette · Blackout
Triadic palette · Blackout
With neutrals palette · Blackout
With an accent palette · Blackout

Colors similar to Blackout

Oxford grayBlack oliveOnyxJet blackGraphiteTaupeAnthraciteDark grayCharcoal grayMatte black

More Behr blacks

Cracked Pepper PPU18-01Broadway PPU18-20Limousine Leather MQ5-05Carbon N520-7Black Mocha PPU24-01Little Black Dress PPU24-23Poppy Seed PPU15-20Space Black N460-7

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Behr Blackout?

The digital hex value for Behr Blackout (N510-7) is #413F3E, which is rgb(65, 63, 62). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.

What is the LRV of Blackout?

We have not confirmed a published LRV for Behr Blackout, so we do not list one. You can find it on the back of the paint chip or on Behr’s website.

Is Blackout warm or cool?

Blackout has a near-black with a faint warm cast undertone. By its digital value it sits on a fairly neutral middle, but north-facing light will cool it down and warm bulbs will warm it up, so test a sample in the room where you plan to use it.

What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Blackout?

The closest Sherwin-Williams color to Behr Blackout is Iron Ore (SW 7069, #434341), which is nearly identical by digital value (ΔE 1.9). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.

What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Blackout?

The closest Benjamin Moore color to Behr Blackout is Black Jack (2133-20, #3D3D3E), which is nearly identical by digital value (ΔE 1.9). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.