Deep Onyx
00NN 07/000 · #454444 · LRV 7 — neutral with no strong undertone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
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What Color Is Deep Onyx, Really?
Deep Onyx reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Glidden 00NN 07/000 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Deep Onyx
Deep Onyx earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Near-blacks like this are best as contrast — doors, trim, cabinets, window frames.
How Lighting Changes Deep Onyx
At LRV 7, Deep Onyx is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Deep Onyx are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Glidden 00NN 07/000 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Iron OreSW 7069 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.7 | 6 | Color page → |
| Behr | BroadwayPPU18-20 · Behr | 2.1 | 6 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Graphite1603 · Benjamin Moore | 1.9 | 8 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Ebony Keys8006-2G · Valspar | 3.3 | 6 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | OnyxPPG1011-7 · PPG / Glidden | 0.3 | 6 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Charcoal Brick405-7DB · Dutch Boy | 4.2 | 6 | Color page → |
Similar Glidden Colors
The nearest shades to Deep Onyx within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #454444 in HSL space. Pair Deep Onyx with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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