It’s no secret that I love a good shade of black. I’ve painted entire rooms, accent walls, and exteriors in different shades of black. Here’s a list of my favorite black paint colors for everything from walls and doors to exteriors and furniture.
Best black paint for walls
Valspar Noir 4009-2
I use a lot of Valspar colors in my home and love how opaque they are. Noir is a gorgeous charcoal black paint that feels rich in eggshell but allows for some light reflection to keep things bright.
Valspar Noir 4009-2 >>
Farrow and Ball Off-Black No. 57
Farrow and Ball’s Off-Black is one of the most used black paints in interiors due to its softness.
It’s no secret that Farrow and Ball is known for beautiful paints.
But what’s the trick to getting these shades on a budget? Take a sample and get a hardware store like Lowes or Home Depot to get them color-matched!
Farrow and Ball Off-Black No. 57 >>
Benjamin Moore Soot 2129-20
Soot is a great grayish black paint for walls – I love a flatter finish paired with a darker, glossy trim like in this room!
Benjamin Moore Soot 2129-20 >>
Best black exterior paint
Benjamin Moore French Beret 1610
French beret is a grayish black paint with blue undertones that looks great in a matte finish, like on this exterior.
Benjamin Moore French Beret 1610 >>
Sherwin Williams Rock Bottom SW 7062
Rock bottom is a deep green-black paint that looks great on exteriors. Pair it with a true black to show the depth in its tones.
Sherwin Williams Rock Bottom SW 7062 >>
Farrow and Ball Railings No. 31
Railings is a soft black with blue undertones that looks great for a fresh take on a classic color scheme. Pair it with white trim to really make it pop!
Farrow and Ball Railings No. 31 >>
Best black paint for doors
Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black SW 6258
Tricorn black is one of richest, blackest blacks on the list. If you’re looking for a true, classic black – this black paint is what you’re looking for!
Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black SW 6258 >>
Benjamin Moore Onyx 2133-10
Onyx is a warmer brown, making it a great black for interiors, and a glossy finish keeps it looking dark.
Benjamin Moore Onyx 2133-10 >>
Best black paint for kitchen cabinets
Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black SW 6258
Tricorn black shows up again as a favorite for cabinets! Like doors, it’s gorgeous in satin and semi-gloss finishes for a true, classic black paint.
Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black SW 6258 >>
Benjamin Moore Black Horizon 2132-30
Black Horizon is a deep black with blue undertones that looks gorgeous on both walls and cabinets.
Best black paint for furniture
Annie Sloan Athenian Black
Athenian black is true, deep black with a flat matte finish that makes it perfect for furniture. Add a coat of sealant to create a glossy shine.
Annie Sloan Athenian Black Chalk Paint >>
Best true blacks
A lot of the blacks featured here have been described as “soft blacks” or blacks with a blue, brown, or green undertone. But what about true blacks?
Farrow and Ball Pitch Black No. 256
Farrow and Ball makes a strong statement with Pitch Black, stating that it’s “as pure a black as you can get and is strong and uncomplicated in all lights”.
Farrow and Ball Pitch Black No. 256
Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black SW 6258
Tricorn black is often seen in glossier fixtures or trim, but shines in this room as the black for walls and trim.
Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black SW 6258 >>
