Onyx paint colors
Top picks for onyx
6 editor's picksEditor's picks + the named onyx every designer roundup features. Each card links to a single-color reference or full brand guide.
More onyx shades
4 variantsDrill into shade variants — modifier-specific bands (light, deep, muted) and named in-between shades each link to their own hub with cross-brand matches.
Onyx at every US brand
10 brands · 5 picks each5 picks per brand spread across the LRV range, drawn from each brand's full onyx lineup. Tap any swatch for its single-color spec; tap the brand title for the brand's complete deck.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Clare
Top Kompozit onyx
14 in deckKompozit's deck has 14 colors that match the onyx band. The 5 below are spread across the LRV range — pick a darkness, hit Amazon for the can.
About onyx
Onyx is a near-black with a faint blue undertone, named after the banded semi-precious stone. The blue cast keeps it from feeling heavy or coffin-like — it reads as deep and polished rather than flat, especially in matte finishes.
Use it on exterior doors, library walls, accent cabinets, and powder rooms. Pair with brass hardware, white oak floors, and warm-white trim for contrast. With LRV under 10, it needs good lighting to breathe. Designer alternatives: BM Onyx, SW Tricorn Black, F&B Pitch Black.