Paint Color Lab Black Fox SW 7020
Sherwin-Williams Black Fox (SW 7020) has an LRV of 7; PPG Sarsaparilla (PPG1018-7) is its closest match at ΔE 4.5.
- LRV
- 7light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Warm (red)calculated from Lab
- Hex
- #4F4842
- RGB
- 79, 72, 66
- CIE Lab
- 31.1 / 1.8 / 4.7D65, from hex
- Depth
- Dark
Closest matches to Black Fox in other brands
Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE). Under 1 is near-identical; under 2 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
| Color | Brand | LRV | ΔE 2000 | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarsaparilla PPG 1018-7 | PPG | 8 | 4.5 | similar, clearly different |
| Black Magic PPG 1001-7 | PPG | 4 | 5.3 | similar, clearly different |
| Iron Mountain BM 2134-30 | Benjamin Moore | 10.96 | 5.3 | similar, clearly different |
| Wrought Iron BM 2124-10 | Benjamin Moore | 8.17 | 5.6 | similar, clearly different |
| Flora Valspar 5004-2C | Valspar | 9.3 | 9.7 | same family only |
| Midnight Blue Behr N480-7 | Behr | 9 | 11.4 | same family only |
| Gotham Gray Valspar 4009-3 | Valspar | 4.69 | 12.4 | same family only |
| Adirondack Blue Behr N480-5 | Behr | 23 | 24.9 | same family only |
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Black Fox on a wall
About Black Fox
Black Fox LRV and undertone
Sherwin-Williams Black Fox (SW 7020) has an LRV of 7, placing it in the dark range. Light Reflectance Value measures how much visible light a painted surface reflects, on a scale where lower numbers indicate less reflection. With this low value, Black Fox absorbs much of the light that reaches it, so it can appear substantially darker than mid-tone or light neutrals. Its brown color family and calculated warm, red undertone distinguish it from grays with cooler underlying colors. In a room, the combination of dark depth and warmth can make the brown component more apparent under some lighting conditions. North-facing light often emphasizes cooler aspects of a space, while south-facing light generally provides warmer illumination. Test a sample on multiple walls before committing, particularly in rooms with limited daylight.
Black Fox in other brands
The closest listed cross-brand match is PPG Sarsaparilla (PPG1018-7), with an LRV of 8.0 and a ΔE of 4.5. A ΔE over 4 indicates that the colors are only similar, not near-identical. PPG Black Magic (PPG1001-7) has an LRV of 4.0 and a ΔE of 5.3, making it another similar option with a lower light-reflectance value. Benjamin Moore Iron Mountain (2134-30) has an LRV of 10.96 and a ΔE of 5.3. Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10) measures 8.17 LRV with a ΔE of 5.6. These alternatives have different measured lightness levels and visible color differences. Compare dried samples beside Black Fox under the same lighting because matching darkness alone does not guarantee a close color match.
Lighter and darker Sherwin-Williams alternatives
Sherwin-Williams Urbane Bronze (SW 7048) has an LRV of 8, one point higher than Black Fox, and a ΔE of 3.1. It is slightly lighter by LRV, although the measured color difference remains visible side by side. Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore (SW 7069), at LRV 6, is darker and has a ΔE of 4.8. Sherwin-Williams Status Bronze (SW 7034) shares an LRV of 8, while Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn (SW 7674), at LRV 10, reflects more light. These options provide different depth levels within the same brand. Choose a lighter alternative when a dark surface needs to retain more reflected light; consider Iron Ore when a deeper finish is the priority. Confirm each color on the intended wall before selecting trim or coordinating finishes.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Sherwin-Williams’s page for Black Fox.
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Hex, RGB and LRV (as published) from Sherwin-Williams's page for this color, checked October 24, 2026. Lab, undertone and ΔE are our calculations. Not affiliated with Sherwin-Williams. See how we measure colors.