The only black Pentair branded pump is the Challenger, but it does not come in a VS model. I work for a builder, I order this equipment almost daily and there is no secret black Pentair equipment.
He possibly could have been referring to Sta-Rite equipment, Pentair owns the Sta-Rite brand as well and most of their equipment is black. When you go to pentairpool.com and look at their equipment the Pentair (except the Challenger pump) is all almond and Sta-Rite is black.

Thanks for the quick response. So is Sta-Rite a superior product? I'm thinking just because it's owned by Pentair doesn't mean it is Pentair right? His quote says "VS3050" but in the showroom the pc he showed me was definitely black. Trying to get some info on "black Pentair" equipment was even confusing me more.

Sta-Rite has a few products that are only Sta-Rite. Pentair has some products that are only Pentair. They share the heater, the controller and motor for VS and VF pumps,and most filters except the System 2s and 3s.

In terms of quality, they are the same high quality.

Scott