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Sherwin-Williams Caviar

SW 6990 · #313031 · LRV 3

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

Caviar (SW 6990) is a true black from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 3 (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 Caviar (100% match).

Compare Caviar with other brands

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LRV

3 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Caviar in other brands?

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