Peppercorn is a strong, neutral charcoal that reads modern and grounded. It is dark enough for drama but softer than black. It shines on cabinets, accent walls, exteriors and doors with crisp white trim.
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Undertone: Deep charcoal gray, nearly neutral.
LRV 10: Peppercorn is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.
Where to use it: Kitchen, exterior, office.
Trim: Peppercorn pairs well with Extra White SW 7006 for trim, doors and ceilings.
Sherwin-Williams colors that work with Peppercorn on walls, trim and accents.
The closest matches to Peppercorn from Benjamin Moore and Behr, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.
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The digital hex value for Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn (SW 7674) is #585858, which is rgb(88, 88, 88). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.
Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 10. LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white), so Peppercorn is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.
Peppercorn has a deep charcoal gray, nearly neutral 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.
The closest Benjamin Moore color to Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn is Iron Mountain (2134-30, #575553), 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.
The closest Behr color to Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn is Space Black (N460-7, #505150), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 3.2). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.