Black Fox
SW 7020 · Sherwin-Williams
BlackView Black Fox SW 7020 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#4F4842
LRV
7
Family
Black
SW 7020
Color profile
Light value
7 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden cast
Family
Black
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This beguiling black neutral lends a nuance of sophistication with its warm greige undertone. Make a statement with an accent wall or a well-lit office.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 7 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Black FoxThis colorBlack FoxSherwin-Williams · SW 7020
CoordinatingGreek VillaSherwin-Williams · SW 7551CoordinatingCool AvocadoSherwin-Williams · SW 9029CoordinatingEider WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7014Similar colors
Tap any color to compareBlack Fox vs Sealskin
7LRV6
#4F4842Hex#48423C
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Black Fox vs Urbane Bronze
7LRV8
#4F4842Hex#54504A
BlackFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Black Fox vs Clove
7LRV5
#4F4842Hex#453E39
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Black Fox vs Stony Creek
7LRV9
#4F4842Hex#57534E
BlackFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Black Fox vs Nocturne
7LRV8
#4F4842Hex#544E42
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Black Fox vs Thunder Gray
7LRV9
#4F4842Hex#57534C
BlackFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Black Fox vs Tungsten
7LRV8
#4F4842Hex#584E41
BlackFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Black Fox vs Enduring Bronze
7LRV7
#4F4842Hex#554C3E
BlackFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Black Fox vs Metropolis
7LRV8
#4F4842Hex#59504F
BlackFamilyGray
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, peach cast
Black Fox vs Iron Ore
7LRV6
#4F4842Hex#434341
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm neutral
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareBlack Fox vs Midsummer Night
7LRV8
#4F4842Hex#504A45
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Midsummer Night is near-identical · 1 points lighter compared with Black Fox.
Black Fox vs Espresso Beans
7LRV6
#4F4842Hex#4C443E
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Espresso Beans is very close match compared with Black Fox.
Black Fox vs Night Horizon
7LRV7
#4F4842Hex#4B433D
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Night Horizon is very close match compared with Black Fox.
Black Fox vs Moon Rock
7LRV7
#4F4842Hex#4F4845
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Moon Rock is very close match · cooler compared with Black Fox.
Black Fox vs Black Mocha
7LRV6
#4F4842Hex#4B4743
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Black Mocha is very close match · cooler compared with Black Fox.
Black Fox vs Ebony Keys
7LRV6
#4F4842Hex#4A4641
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Ebony Keys is very close match compared with Black Fox.
Black Fox vs Phantom Mist
7LRV6
#4F4842Hex#4B4441
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Phantom Mist is very close match · cooler compared with Black Fox.
Black Fox vs Dark Granite
7LRV5
#4F4842Hex#4F443F
BlackFamilyBlack
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dark Granite is close match · 2 points darker · leans redder compared with Black Fox.
Black Fox vs Tanner's Brown
7LRV7
#4F4842Hex#4F4A4A
BlackFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, red cast
Tanner's Brown is close match · cooler compared with Black Fox.
Black Fox vs Mahogany
7LRV7
#4F4842Hex#524847
BlackFamilyBrown
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, peach cast
Mahogany is close match · cooler compared with Black Fox.
The full strip
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What is the LRV of Black Fox?
Black Fox (SW 7020) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 7, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Black Fox a warm or cool color?
Black Fox has a warm undertone (warm, golden cast).
Can Black Fox be used outside?
Yes, Black Fox is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Black Fox from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Black Fox is Midsummer Night (2134-20) by Benjamin Moore, near-identical · 1 points lighter.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 7020
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