Clare black paint colors
1 black paint colors from the Clare DTC deck. LRV ranges from 6 (lightest) down to 6 (darkest). Click any swatch to see how it cross-matches at the 10 other US paint brands.
True black on a wall almost always looks heavier than you expected. The picks below — the "designer blacks" — sit just shy of pure black, with subtle blue, brown, or green undertones that keep them from reading like a void.
All 1 black paint colors from Clare
Grouped by undertone (warm → cool)Hex values are display approximations from Clare's published swatch tools — not guaranteed to match a physical sample under controlled lighting. Order a brand-direct sample before specifying.
Clare black paint colors by room
8 roomsRooms where black paint commonly works. Each link jumps to that room's curated picks across every brand — Clare included — so you can compare Clare black paint colors alongside the alternatives in context.
Other Clare color families
Black paint colors at other US brands
About Clare black paint colors
Clare's One True Black
Clare keeps a tight, edited deck, so the black family here is a single color: Blackish (PNT100-DP-54). With an LRV of 6, it reads as a deep, soft black rather than a hard, inky one. That low number means it absorbs most light, but the slight warmth keeps it from feeling flat or cold.
Because there is only one black in the line, you are not stuck comparing a dozen near-identical chips. You get the color Clare's design team chose to represent the whole family, which makes the decision simpler.
What LRV 6 Means for Your Room
LRV stands for light reflectance value, on a scale from 0 (pure black) to 100 (pure white). At 6, Blackish sits near the bottom, so it stays dramatic in almost any light. Lower LRV blacks like this one show fewer color shifts through the day than a lighter charcoal would.
Keep in mind that a true black eats light. In a small or north-facing room it will feel cozy and enveloping; in a bright, sunny room it reads richer and a touch softer. Always test it on the actual wall before committing, since the surrounding light changes how deep it looks.
Best Rooms and Uses for Blackish
A black this deep shines on accent walls, front doors, fireplace surrounds, and cabinetry. It also works as a full moody room color when you want a dramatic den, dining room, or bedroom. Painted on trim, doors, or built-ins, it frames lighter walls and adds instant contrast.
For a single statement, Clare's Subtle Semi-Gloss finish on a door or cabinet gives Blackish a little sheen that catches light and shows off the depth. On walls, the Perfect Eggshell keeps it matte and modern.
Pairing Blackish With Trim, Ceiling, and Color
Blackish loves crisp contrast. Pair it with a clean white trim and a white or soft ceiling to let the black walls feel intentional rather than heavy. Clare's flat Ceiling paint in white keeps the top of the room bright and lifts the whole space.
For coordinating color, Blackish anchors Clare's warmer, lived-in tones beautifully. It grounds the moody green of Current Mood, sharpens the sage of Money Moves, and gives the bestselling soft white Whipped a strong, modern edge when used as a door or trim accent.
How Clare Sells It and Cross-Matching to Other Brands
Clare is direct-to-consumer, so you buy Blackish at clare.com rather than a store shelf. You can order peel-and-stick swatches shipped to your door, then the paint itself ships in 1 to 2 days, mixed to order. Pricing is $54 a gallon for walls or trim and $42 a gallon for ceiling or primer, and every color is zero-VOC and GREENGUARD Gold certified.
If you already have a black from another brand, you can cross-match by LRV. Look for any deep black near LRV 6 in another US line, or in the featured Kompozit deck, and ask the store to color-match it. Matching by LRV first, then checking the undertone in person, gets you closest to the look of Blackish without guessing from a screen.
Clare black paint — frequently asked questions
how many black paint colors does clare have?+
Just one in this slice: Blackish (PNT100-DP-54). Clare keeps a tightly curated deck of roughly 55 colors edited down from hundreds, so the black family is represented by a single deep, soft black.
is blackish a true black or more of a charcoal?+
It is a deep, soft black, not a hard inky one. With an LRV of 6 it reads as a genuine black that stays dramatic in most light, with just enough warmth to keep it from feeling cold or flat.
what finish should i use for blackish?+
On walls, Clare's Perfect Eggshell keeps the black matte and modern. On a front door, trim, or cabinets, the Subtle Semi-Gloss adds a light sheen that catches the light and shows off the depth.
what colors go well with blackish?+
Crisp white trim and a white ceiling give it clean contrast. For coordinating color, Blackish grounds Clare's green Current Mood, sharpens the sage Money Moves, and adds a modern edge against the soft white Whipped.
how do i buy clare paint?+
Clare is direct-to-consumer at clare.com. You can order peel-and-stick swatches to test at home, then the paint ships in 1 to 2 days, mixed to order. It runs $54 a gallon for walls or trim and $42 for ceiling or primer, and it is zero-VOC and GREENGUARD Gold certified.
can i match blackish to another brand's paint?+
Yes. Match by light reflectance value first: look for a deep black near LRV 6 in another US line or in the Kompozit deck, then confirm the undertone in person. A paint store can color-match to that target so you get close to the Blackish look.