Black wall paint: extravagant and unusual

Colour effect of black wall paint

As is always the case with colours, not all black is the same. Quite the opposite: the pigments that make up a black colour determine how the black wall paint changes the walls and atmosphere of your rooms.

First of all, MissPompadour offers the deep black wall paint Black with Black. It really doesn't get any darker than this. A wall painted in this deep colour, especially if it is completely matt, looks incredibly elegant. The room immediately looks elegant and almost majestic. You can emphasise this effect with a stark contrast of white on the other walls in the room. However, a soft shade of grey such as Grey with Linen or Grey with Concrete also harmonises wonderfully with black wall paints. A minimalist furnishing style with glass and chrome is a particularly good match. Home accessories can then set accents with bright colours.

At MissPompadour, you will find other black colour shades that show interesting nuances depending on the incidence of light through the skilful use of additional coloured pigments. The deep dark Brown with Black comes from the brown colour spectrum. It looks black on the wall, but its brown colour components give every room a soft, warm radiance. This black colour is particularly suitable if there is furniture made from natural woods in the room. Light beige colour shades such as Beige with Cashmere go well with this colour shade, as does a soft white such as White with Vanilla.

A black that comes from the green colour spectrum is Green with Black. The deep dark, almost black green, which is one of the near-black shades, is a colour shade that naturally goes particularly well with light greens such as Green with Glacier or White with Linden Green. This colour combination is suitable for making a room appear spacious and elegant. Bold colours on home textiles such as intense red or orange, but also violet and royal blue bring an exciting look to your room.

In contrast, the deep dark blue with black has an almost fairytale-like and mysterious effect. Combine this wall paint with golden accessories to create an atmosphere of a thousand and one nights. If you paint one wall with this blue-black colour, the other walls can be painted in very soft shades of blue, for example. Blue with Snow would be a suggestion for the other walls. However, a soft yellow wall design would work just as well. How about White with Sun for the other walls in the room?

Black with Slate features a little grey pigment. It has a soft effect and is a black that tends towards an anthracite tone. This soft pencil shade can be recommended to anyone who does not want to make their wall extremely dark and is a little sceptical about a black wall. This black can be combined with many shades of grey. However, white with character and silver or chrome-coloured accessories are also a perfect match. The anthracite shade Grey with Black goes even further into the grey colour range.

A particularly attractive black at MissPompadour is the elegant Black with Velvet. It should definitely be used in a matt finish so that it can fully develop its bluish-purple shimmer. This is why we recommend The Valuable Wall Paint wall paints. By adding various pigments from the grey colour range, a black has been created that looks as if it has been drawn with a soft focus. It is a black that appears less harsh than a matt black wall paint. The contrast with the light wall paints chosen for the other walls in the room is in any case softer than with a completely black colour.

Black wall paint is suitable for these rooms

Of course, black wall paints are not suitable for every room or taste. It is essential that the room to be painted black is well lit . A single black wall in a large, bright living room can have a great effect. But you can also create a great look with black paint in a small room such as the guest toilet. As a toilet is a room that you don't spend a lot of time in, it can certainly be designed with a striking colour. Good lighting and accents in gold or silver create a great atmosphere here. A hallway painted in matt black is quickly reminiscent of a tunnel - so think carefully about whether you want to create this impression or whether you would rather just use black accents.

The black wall in the living room and bedroom

A living room is most suitable for black wall paint. Living rooms are usually the largest rooms in the home. The beauty of black paint is that it can be combined with many other colours. A black wall in the living room is therefore also ideal for placing pictures and art on it. This is because all the colours in the pictures are highlighted and accentuated by the black background.

If you paint your bedroom a matt, velvety black, you can create a romantic atmosphere. However, the dark colour requires a cheerful counterbalance. How about painting the rest of the walls in a soft, warm rose colour?

Black wall paints in the dining room and kitchen

Black furniture in a kitchen looks chic, but if the matching wall behind the black furniture is also painted black, it can quickly look gloomy. In this case, you should coordinate the overall look with accessories and light-coloured tones on the other walls. With a white or natural wood kitchen, however, a black section of wall can look very interesting. In contrast to the living room, black is not necessarily suitable for dining rooms.

Classic: Black with White wall paint

The combination of black and white on the wall can look sophisticated. This type of wall design looks cool and elegant. However, it should match the rest of the interior. If you prefer a cosier look, we recommend choosing a slightly tinted shade of white as the combination colour. And for the black shade, one that has matching grey, blue, green or brown pigments.

Modern: Black with grey tones

A wall design with Black with Grey can have a great effect, especially in a modern, minimalist ambience with lots of chrome and glass. It is important not to choose a shade of grey that is too cool so that the overall impression remains homely.

Retro: black and pink

If you want to create a retro look with Black, combine the black tone with light, soft pink. The result is a wonderful reminiscence of the 50s. Make sure that the pink elements on the walls outweigh the black wall surfaces. You can also use a stencil, such as the MissPompadour Stencil Seville, to create a wonderful black accent in the form of stripes on a pink wall.

Order black wall paint from MissPompadour

To compare the different shades of black from MissPompadour, it makes sense to order our colour card set. The postcard-sized samples are individually removable and can be pinned to the wall and viewed in any lighting.

All wall paints from MissPompadour are available in two qualities: The Valuable Wall Paint is an ecological, velvety matt wall paint with tremendous depth of colour. The Functional Wall Paint is a washable and impact-resistant hard-wearing paint.

If you still find it difficult to decide, our friendly and expert advice team will be happy to help. Our customer advisory service is available almost around the clock via WhatsApp, email or telephone.

Once the decision has been made, we will ship your order with DHL GoGreen, which offsets the resulting emissions. We also use no plastic at all for shipping, from the packaging to the adhesive tape.

Frequently asked questions about black as a wall paint

• Is black a colour?
  Black is the darkest of all colour shades and, like white, is classified as an achromatic tone. Black wall paint does not reflect light, but absorbs it. Black looks darkest in a matt finish.
• Which wall paints go best with black?
  Depending on which pigments are predominant in a shade of black, the right colour should be selected. The following always applies: as black absorbs a lot of light, light combination colours are suitable.
• Which wall should be painted a dark colour?
  That depends on the room. In the bedroom, the wall behind the bed is often emphasised. In a living room, it can also be the wall behind a shelf. Or a wall on which you want to display pictures.
• Can you paint over black wall paints?
  As The Valuable Wall Paint from MissPompadour has an extremely high opacity (class 1), even a black wall can be painted over without any problems.