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Sherwin-Williams Black Swan

SW 6279 · #3A373E · LRV 4

Compare with other brands: Valspar Black Currant is a 98% match

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

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LRV

4 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

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