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Sherwin-Williams Bohemian Black

SW 6988 · #3B373C · LRV 4

Compare with other brands: HGTV Home Bohemian Black is a 100% match

Bohemian Black (SW 6988) 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Bohemian Black (100% match).

Compare Bohemian Black with other brands

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LRV

4 · Very dark

Undertone

Violet · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6988

HEX

#3B373C

RGB

59, 55, 60

HSL

288°, 4%, 23%

Family

Blacks

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Bohemian Black FAQ

What undertone does Bohemian Black have?

Bohemian Black 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 Bohemian Black?

Bohemian Black 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 Bohemian Black in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bohemian Black (HGSW6988), 100%; Valspar: Black Currant (8004-1G), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Carbon Copy (2117-10), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), 93%; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 91%; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 91%; Behr: Carbon (N520-7), 91%. 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 Bohemian Black?

The HEX code of Bohemian Black (SW 6988) is #3B373C, RGB 59, 55, 60. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.