Black Fox
Sherwin-Williams
SW 7020
Black Fox is a brown-black, a deep charcoal warmed with enough brown to read organic rather than graphic. It is a favorite for exteriors, front doors, and accent walls in earthy palettes where Tricorn Black would feel too hard. Against cream, stone, and cedar it looks weathered-in rather than painted-on.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Benjamin Moore: Midsummer Night 2134-20 (#504A45) · Night Horizon 2134-10 (#4B433D) · Brownstone CSP-240 (#4E433D)
Farrow & Ball: Mahogany No. 36 (#524847) · Tanner's Brown No. 255 (#4F4A4A) · Grate Black No. 9920 (#454341)
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors: Sealskin SW 7675 (#48423C) · Urbane Bronze SW 7048 (#54504A) · Thunder Gray SW 7645 (#57534C)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Black Fox?
The hex code for Sherwin-Williams Black Fox SW 7020 is #4F4842. In RGB that is 79, 72, 66. Use these values to reproduce Black Fox in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Black Fox?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Black Fox is Midsummer Night 2134-20 (#504A45). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Black Fox warm or cool?
Black Fox is warm, the brown undertone clearly separating it from neutral and blue blacks. In shade it reads as soft black; daylight brings out a smoky brown-gray character. With an LRV of approximately 7, it is firmly in near-black territory. It anchors warm palettes effortlessly, pairing with creamy whites and natural wood, and it makes cool grays beside it look noticeably icy.
Why does Black Fox look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #4F4842 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Black Fox have?
Black Fox has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 7, meaning it reflects about 7% of visible light. That low value makes it a dramatic, light-absorbing choice that works well with strong natural light or as an accent.
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