Soot paint colors
Top picks for soot
6 editor's picksEditor's picks + the named soot every designer roundup features. Each card links to a single-color reference or full brand guide.
More soot 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.
Soot at every US brand
10 brands · 5 picks each5 picks per brand spread across the LRV range, drawn from each brand's full soot 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 soot
14 in deckKompozit's deck has 14 colors that match the soot band. The 5 below are spread across the LRV range — pick a darkness, hit Amazon for the can.
About soot
Soot is a soft near-black with the matte, slightly warm quality of fireplace residue. The faint warmth and desaturation make it gentler than Jet Black or Onyx — it absorbs into a room rather than cutting against it, especially in flat or matte finishes.
Use it on bedroom feature walls, library ceilings, and the inside of bookcases for depth. Pair with cream trim, oak floors, and aged brass. The warmth plays well with natural materials. Designer alternatives: BM Soot, SW Caviar, F&B Off-Black.