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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black

HGSW6258 · #2F2F30 · LRV 2.9

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black is a 100% match

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

Compare Tricorn Black with other brands

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LRV

2.9 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

Sherwin-Williams: Tricorn Black (SW 6258), 100%; Valspar: Tomcat (8006-12G), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Black (HC-190), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), 90%; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 88%; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 87%; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 87%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.