Darks & Moody Paint Colors
Bold charcoal grays, velvety blacks, and moody slate shades like Iron Ore, Tricorn Black, Railings, and Down Pipe.
Popular Darks & Moody Colors (14)
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Iron Ore
SW 7069Sherwin-Williams
A velvety deep charcoal that is softer and richer than pure black. The designer favorite for front doors, kitchen islands, and accent walls.
Tricorn Black
SW 6258Sherwin-Williams
A true neutral jet black with no discernible blue, brown, or green undertones. The definitive choice for modern trim and moody interiors.
Urbane Bronze
SW 7048Sherwin-Williams
A rich, organic deep brownish-gray that brings sophisticated biophilic calm to modern farmhouses and minimalist sanctuaries.
Peppercorn
SW 7674Sherwin-Williams
A beautifully balanced dark charcoal gray without excessive blue or brown notes. Exceptional for dramatic powder rooms.
Black Magic
SW 6991Sherwin-Williams
Slightly warmer than Tricorn Black, Black Magic has whisper-soft warmth that gives a luxurious velvet feel to bedrooms and libraries.
Kendall Charcoal
HC-166Benjamin Moore
A luxurious, deep slate gray with rich earthy warmth. Works magic on home theater walls, cabinetry, and exterior siding.
Wrought Iron
2124-10Benjamin Moore
A complex off-black infused with mysterious navy and graphite tones. Creates stunning architectural contrast on kitchen cabinets.
Railings
No. 31Farrow & Ball
A softer, bluer alternative to pure black. Taking inspiration from traditional London wrought-iron railings, it commands respect without harshness.
Down Pipe
No. 26Farrow & Ball
Inspired by the color of lead drainage pipes. Down Pipe creates intimacy in small halls, vestibules, and statement kitchen islands.
Studio Green
No. 93Farrow & Ball
The deepest green in the Farrow & Ball palette. Appears almost black until touched by direct sun, revealing rich botanical undertones.
Cracked Pepper
PPU18-01Behr
Behr Color of the Year. The ultimate budget dupe for Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore and Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal.
Dark Kettle Black
4011-2Valspar
Lowe's #1 pitch black. Matches Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black and BM Lincoln Cottage Black for half the cost.
Onyx
2133-10Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore deepest, most luxurious black. Crisp and modern without blue undertones, perfect for interior doors and window sashes.
Abyss
PPU18-01Behr
Home Depot pure black alternative to Benjamin Moore Onyx and SW Tricorn Black.