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Sherwin-Williams Caviar

SW 6990 · #313031 · LRV ~3

Closest tone in another brand: HGTV Home Caviar (~100% proximity)

Caviar (SW 6990) is a true black from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Caviar (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Caviar in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

3 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

SW 6990

HEX

#313031

RGB

49, 48, 49

HSL

300°, 1%, 19%

Family

Blacks

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Caviar FAQ

What undertone does Caviar have?

Caviar 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 Caviar?

Caviar has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 3 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 Caviar in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Caviar (HGSW6990), ~100% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Black (HC-190), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Tomcat (8006-12G), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), ~91% proximity; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~89% proximity; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~88% proximity; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~88% 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 Caviar?

The HEX code of Caviar (SW 6990) is #313031, RGB 49, 48, 49. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.