Black Fox
Black Fox is a Neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams, but its character reaches beyond a single label. Its greige and grey classifications hint at the directions it may take as daylight, lamps and neighboring colors move around it. The manufacturer's description below offers one reading; the room imagery leaves space for your own.
Hex
#4F4842LRV
6.74
Black Fox's Color Strip
Black Fox is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. As part of strip 244, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Black Fox in Rooms
Follow Black Fox from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 21 sourced room photos sit alongside 7 generated visualizations.
5 Living Room Photos
Black Fox (7020) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its warm classification can feel inviting beside tactile, natural materials. Test it under the movement from window light to lamplight.
Living room walls in Black Fox create neutral sophistication.
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Living room walls in Black Fox create cozy sophistication.
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Accent wall in Black Fox adds depth to the living room.
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Wall paneling in Black Fox adds architectural interest.
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Accent wall in Black Fox deepens the living space.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Its place within 2015 Chrysalis and Dreamer hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit. In this setting, let gentle morning light and low evening lamps and bed linen, timber, wool and upholstered textures guide the final sample decision.
Bedroom walls painted Black Fox establish a calm retreat.
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Bedroom accent wall in Black Fox grounds the space.
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4 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
4 kitchen cabinets images place Black Fox (7020) in cabinetry, where color becomes part of the room’s architecture. With an LRV of 6.7, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Kitchen cabinets in Black Fox offer timeless dark appeal.
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Kitchen cabinetry in Black Fox balances dark and light.
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Cabinets painted Black Fox offer enduring sophistication.
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Kitchen storage in Black Fox delivers classic dark tones.
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4 Bathroom Photos
Black Fox (7020) can change noticeably under window light, mirrors and focused task lighting. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Bathroom walls in Black Fox deliver sophisticated warmth.
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Bathroom vanity in Black Fox exudes timeless style.
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Bathroom walls in Black Fox provide serene elegance.
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Powder room painted Black Fox balances light and dark.
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1 Home Office Photo
These 1 home office image show how Black Fox (7020) can sit beside wood, paper, shelving and upholstered seating. The greige, grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Home office walls in Black Fox balance greige undertones.
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3 House Photos
Black Fox (7020) can change noticeably under full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
House exterior in Black Fox presents classic curb appeal.
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Exterior home painted Black Fox showcases striking contrast.
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House siding in Black Fox creates bold exterior appeal.
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4 Front Door Photos
Black Fox (7020) brings its neutral character into a small architectural moment with an outsized first impression. Its midtone saturation keeps the color expressive without letting it dominate every surface around it.
Front door painted Black Fox welcomes with understated elegance.
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Entryway door in Black Fox makes a strong first impression.
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Front door finished Black Fox commands attention.
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Entry door in Black Fox welcomes with quiet sophistication.
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3 Kitchen Photos
Against stone, timber, tile and metal finishes, Black Fox (7020) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. With an LRV of 6.7, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Kitchen space painted Black Fox balances warmth and depth.
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Kitchen walls in Black Fox create intimate cooking space.
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Kitchen cabinetry finished Black Fox offers timeless appeal.
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2 Misc Photos
2 misc images trace Black Fox (7020) through the color’s movement from one type of space to another. Its place within 2015 Chrysalis and Dreamer hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit.
Shiplap wall paneling in Black Fox adds architectural charm.
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Accent wall in Black Fox deepens the living room.
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Expert Perspectives
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Coordinating Colors
Eider White reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 7), opening up a space where Black Fox encloses it.
Greek Villa reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 7), opening up a space where Black Fox encloses it.
Cool Avocado reflects far more light (LRV 46 vs 7), opening up a space where Black Fox encloses it.
Trim Color
Eider White reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 7), opening up a space where Black Fox encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 7 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Glass Bead reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 7), opening up a space where Black Fox encloses it.
At LRV 29 vs 7, Morning at Sea is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 6), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 5-point LRV gap (11 vs 7) makes Rain Cloud the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Lighter Colors
Hulett Ore reads slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 7), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 11-point LRV gap (17 vs 7) makes Gauntlet Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 9 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
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Manufacturer description
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.