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today I'm giving you my top 5 most favorite black or almost black pink
colors these paint colors may look black at first glance but they all have a hint
of something special that makes them so dramatic and beautiful you'll want to
paint everything in black well maybe not everything so here we go
if you're looking for a pure straight-up black paint then look no further than
the color onyx from Benjamin Moore if the goal is a black and white room this
color will shine like it does here in this black and white kitchen nothing
complicated here just beautiful dramatic black it's also the perfect black paint
for a classic black front door if you want it to sparkle and shine make sure
you paint your door in the high gloss Sheen however if you're looking for
sophisticated millwork inside your home soften it up with a satin finish instead
the next black paint color on my list is from Farrow & ball and it's called
railings it's one of their most black paint colors and yet it has quite a bit
of blue but I love a black blue paint color especially for an exterior paint
color when you have red or orange brick it's a classic combination and it really
brightens the look of the brick we're a pure black paint would just fall flat
use it on exterior finishes like doors and window trims in the high-gloss
finish and you'll be dazzled by that blue-black color inside an eggshell
finish will be warm and enveloping
another of my most favorite dark and mysterious paint colors is Benjamin
Moore's raccoon fur it doesn't look like raccoon fur which is great because it's
actually another blue-black paint color and in this case it's more blue than
black but still dark enough to be black I love using this color on custom
cabinetry in a semi-gloss finish like this with lots of white around it it'll
read a dark but bright blue color with more muted tones it'll be darker and
slightly more gray I also love using it on interior doors or on one special type
of door like this barn door for that added extra touch of mystery the next
black paint on my list is from Pharaoh and ball again off black is another
beautiful black and just as the name implies it's just off of black it's like
one tiny step away from total black and it's probably my all-time favorite black
paint and the best part Pharaoh involves emulsion paints make this color so
incredibly luscious it looks soft and inviting on walls in their matte finish
and I love it especially when there's wainscoting in the room as well the off
black color is rich and deep without it being too harsh and if you're not
wanting a blue-black then off black is the one for you it looks great with both
modern and traditional furniture and is much easier to work with because it's a
neutral black and finally last on my list is Black Forest green by Benjamin
Moore Green is such a beautiful color to add to the exterior of your home but I
think in most cases it should be as subtle as possible with all that real
greenery outside you want that subtlety Black Forest Green is just that it's a
dark dark dark green even darker than hunter green I love it on exterior doors
and trim with white siding like this or on orange red brick like this if you're
not a fan of blue but want character and appeal this colors for you it looks
amazing on modern homes as well both outside and in it's such a classic color
it's part of Benjamin Moore's historic color collection so there you have it
those are my top 5 black or almost pink colors and with any pink color I
always make sure to test it out to make sure I'm happy with it in all lighting
conditions as every paint color will change throughout the day also the right
paint chain will make a huge difference and in many cases it changes the way you
would use that color so check out my video on paint sheen and keep it in mind
when you're looking for the best black paint color thanks for watching my
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