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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black

HGSW6258 · #2F2F30 · LRV ~2.9

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black (~100% proximity)

Tricorn Black (HGSW6258) is a true black from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 2.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Tricorn Black in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

2.9 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

HGSW6258

HEX

#2F2F30

RGB

47, 47, 48

HSL

240°, 1%, 19%

Family

Blacks

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Tricorn Black FAQ

What undertone does Tricorn Black have?

Tricorn Black has no strong undertone: it reads as a true black, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is neutral. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Tricorn Black?

Tricorn Black has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 2.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Tricorn Black in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Tricorn Black (SW 6258), ~100% proximity; Valspar: Tomcat (8006-12G), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Black (HC-190), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), ~90% proximity; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~88% proximity; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~87% proximity; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~87% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Tricorn Black?

The HEX code of Tricorn Black (HGSW6258) is #2F2F30, RGB 47, 47, 48. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.