Dark Kettle Black
Lowe's #1 pitch black. Matches Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black and BM Lincoln Cottage Black for half the cost.
Order an authentic 12"x12" Peel & Stick adhesive sample of Dark Kettle Black.
Dark Kettle Black
๐๏ธ Interactive Room VisualizerLive Simulation
See Dark Kettle Black on living room walls under different lighting temperatures.
๐ฌ Scientific Color BreakdownD65 Standard Illuminant
Exact spectrophotometric metrics used by automated tint dispensers and interior designers.
Hexadecimal
#333435
Web & Digital
sRGB Values
51, 52, 53
Red, Green, Blue
LRV
4%
Absorbs Light
HSL
210°, 2%, 20%
Hue, Sat, Light
CMYK
4,2,0,79
Print coordinates
Brand Tier
budget
$44/gal MSRP
Top Budget Dupes for Dark Kettle Black
CIEDE2000 RankedCalculated color matches in cheaper paint brands like Behr, Valspar, and Sherwin-Williams.
Dark Kettle Black
Valspar
$44/gal
Black Magic
Sherwin-Williams (SW 6991)
$82/gal
"Virtually Indistinguishable (Only visible side-by-side in direct sunlight)"
Dark Kettle Black
Valspar
$44/gal
Tricorn Black
Sherwin-Williams (SW 6258)
$82/gal
"Excellent Visual Dupe (Same mood and undertone)"
Dark Kettle Black
Valspar
$44/gal
Railings
Farrow & Ball (No. 31)
$145/gal
"Excellent Visual Dupe (Same mood and undertone)"
Dark Kettle Black
Valspar
$44/gal
Onyx
Benjamin Moore (2133-10)
$94/gal
"Very Close Match (Slightly warmer or cooler undertone)"
Dark Kettle Black Equivalents Across Major Paint Brands
Summary of the closest visual matches across all major retail competitors.
| Brand | Matching Color | Code | Swatch | Similarity | ΔE | Price / Gal | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Black Magic | SW 6991 | 96.2% | 1.4 | $82 | View Specs | |
| Benjamin Moore | Onyx | 2133-10 | 83.7% | 3.87 | $94 | View Specs | |
| Farrow & Ball | Railings | No. 31 | 90.2% | 2.57 | $145 | View Specs | |
| Behr | Abyss | PPU18-01 | 82.3% | 4.14 | $48 | View Specs | |
| Magnolia Home | Weekend | JG-03 | 60% | 10.41 | $52 | View Specs |
Coordinating Trim & Accent Colors for Dark Kettle Black
Professional color pairings recommended by interior designers for ceilings, doors, and accent walls.
Pure White (SW 7005)
Sherwin-Williams โข LRV 84
Iron Ore (SW 7069)
Sherwin-Williams โข LRV 6
Most Home Depot and Lowe's color computers already contain the formulation for Valspar Dark Kettle Black. Simply ask the associate to "color-match Dark Kettle Black in Behr Marquee base".
Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Kettle Black
What is the exact HEX code and RGB for Valspar Dark Kettle Black?
The official hexadecimal color code is #333435. In the standard sRGB color space, its coordinates are Red: 51, Green: 52, Blue: 53.
What is the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Dark Kettle Black?
Dark Kettle Black has an LRV of 4. Its deep LRV makes it an anchor shade that creates intimate, cocoon-like spaces in dining rooms, offices, and powder rooms.
What is the closest Behr or cheap dupe for Dark Kettle Black?
The closest budget alternative is Sherwin-Williams Black Magic (SW 6991), scoring a 96.2% visual match on the CIEDE2000 algorithm and saving approximately $0 per gallon.