Black Widow
PPG0997-7 · #565958 · LRV 10 — neutral with no strong undertone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Fired Bronze5
- 2Black Widow10
- 3Kendall Charcoal15
- 4Retreat21
What Color Is Black Widow, Really?
Black Widow reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how PPG / Glidden PPG0997-7 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Black Widow
Black Widow works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
How Lighting Changes Black Widow
With an LRV of 10, Black Widow is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Black Widow 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 PPG / Glidden PPG0997-7 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 | PeppercornSW 7674 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.0 | 10 | Color page → |
| Behr | Shadow MountainPPU24-22 · Behr | 2.0 | 10 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Ambler SlateCW-685 · Benjamin Moore | 1.6 | 10 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Sable Evening5006-2C · Valspar | 2.9 | 9.9 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Black WidowPPG0997-7 · Glidden | 0.6 | 10 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Ship's Anchor437-6DB · Dutch Boy | 2.0 | 10 | Color page → |
Similar PPG / Glidden Colors
The nearest shades to Black Widow within PPG / 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 #565958 in HSL space. Pair Black Widow with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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