Black Raisin
4002-2C · #433631 · LRV 4 — warm red tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Black Raisin4
- 2Porpoise13
- 3Cavern Clay20
What Color Is Black Raisin, Really?
Black Raisin reads as a warm red tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Valspar 4002-2C behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Black Raisin
Black Raisin earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
How Lighting Changes Black Raisin
At LRV 4, Black Raisin 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 Black Raisin 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 Valspar 4002-2C 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 | RockweedSW 2735 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.9 | 4 | Color page → |
| Behr | Bison Brown780B-7 · Behr | 1.1 | 4 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Bittersweet Chocolate2114-10 · Benjamin Moore | 1.0 | 5 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Ebony Sky438-6DB · Dutch Boy | 4.7 | 5 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Dark BronzetoneHGSW 2501 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 1.9 | 4 | Color page → |
| Magnolia Home | MomentsJG-150 · Magnolia Home | 2.1 | 4 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Black Raisin within Valspar'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 #433631 in HSL space. Pair Black Raisin with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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