Phantom Mist
PPG1002-7 · #4B4441 · LRV 6 — warm red tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
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What Color Is Phantom Mist, Really?
Phantom Mist reads as a warm red tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Glidden PPG1002-7 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Phantom Mist
Phantom Mist 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 Phantom Mist
At LRV 6, Phantom Mist 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. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Phantom Mist 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 PPG1002-7 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 | SealskinSW 7675 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.3 | 6 | Color page → |
| Behr | Espresso BeansPPU5-01 · Behr | 1.8 | 6 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Cordovan BrownES-62 · Benjamin Moore | 0.7 | 0 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Ebony Keys8006-2G · Valspar | 2.6 | 6 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Phantom MistPPG1002-7 · PPG / Glidden | 1.6 | 6 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Charcoal Brick405-7DB · Dutch Boy | 2.3 | 6 | Color page → |
Similar Glidden Colors
The nearest shades to Phantom Mist 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 #4B4441 in HSL space. Pair Phantom Mist with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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