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Sherwin-Williams Black Swan

SW 6279 · #3A373E · LRV ~4

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Black Currant (~98% proximity)

Black Swan (SW 6279) is a cool black from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Black Currant (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Black Swan in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

4 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6279

HEX

#3A373E

RGB

58, 55, 62

HSL

266°, 6%, 23%

Family

Blacks

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Black Swan FAQ

What undertone does Black Swan have?

Black Swan is a cool black with a subtle violet undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. 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 Black Swan?

Black Swan has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 4 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 Black Swan in other brands?

Valspar: Black Currant (8004-1G), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bohemian Black (HGSW6988), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Tulsa Twilight (2070-10), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~91% proximity; PPG: Napoleon (PPG1013-7), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Napoleon (PPG1013-7), ~91% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), ~90% proximity; Behr: Carbon (N520-7), ~89% 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 Black Swan?

The HEX code of Black Swan (SW 6279) is #3A373E, RGB 58, 55, 62. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.