Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Starless Sky |
| SKU | PPG0995-7 |
| Hex | #3C3D3D |
| RGB | 60, 61, 61 |
| HSL | 180°, 1%, 24% |
| LRV | 5 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Black |
About PPG / Glidden Starless Sky
At LRV 5, Starless Sky 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.
Starless Sky 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.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all black from that brand.
Behr
Kompozit
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
C2 Paint
Benjamin Moore
Diamond Vogel
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Starless Sky within PPG / Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #3C3D3D in HSL space. Pair Starless Sky with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
PPG / Glidden Starless Sky Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Starless Sky from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG0995-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Starless Sky
The closest Behr equivalent of Starless Sky is Madison Avenue (QE-64). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 5 vs 5). If Behr is your counter, order Madison Avenue and you'll get the same color. See the full Madison Avenue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Starless Sky
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Starless Sky is Black Licorice (0529). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 4 vs 5). If Kompozit is your counter, order Black Licorice and you'll get the same color. See the full Black Licorice swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Starless Sky
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Starless Sky is Carbonized Wood (DESS50). At ΔE 0.69 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 5 vs 5). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Carbonized Wood and you'll get the same color. See the full Carbonized Wood swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Starless Sky
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Starless Sky is Aperture (C2-981). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 4 vs 5). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Aperture and you'll get the same color. See the full Aperture swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Starless Sky
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Black Jack (2133-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 5 vs 5) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Starless Sky without repainting risk. See the full Black Jack swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Starless Sky
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Silent Sea (0515), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 5 vs 5) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Starless Sky without repainting risk. See the full Silent Sea swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Starless Sky
Valspar's nearest match is Caviar (8006-4G), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 5 vs 5) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Starless Sky without repainting risk. See the full Caviar swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Starless Sky
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Starless Sky is Pitch Black (NO. 256) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 4 vs 5) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pitch Black swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Starless Sky
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Starless Sky is Armory (SW 9600) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 5 vs 5) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Armory swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Starless Sky
Clare has no exact twin of Starless Sky. The nearest is Blackish (PNT100-DP-54) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blackish swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Starless Sky
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Starless Sky. The nearest is Ebony Sky (438-6DB) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 5 vs 5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ebony Sky swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Starless Sky
Backdrop has no exact twin of Starless Sky. The nearest is After Hours (BD-AH) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 5). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full After Hours swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Starless Sky
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Starless Sky — the nearest deck color, Moments (JG-150), is clearly different (ΔE 6.3). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG0995-7 instead. See the full Moments swatch →