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Sherwin-Williams Black Magic

SW 6991 · #323132 · LRV 3.1

Compare with other brands: HGTV Home Caviar is a 99% match

Black Magic (SW 6991) is a true black from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 3.1 (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 (99% match).

Compare Black Magic with other brands

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LRV

3.1 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

SW 6991

HEX

#323132

RGB

50, 49, 50

HSL

300°, 1%, 19%

Family

Blacks

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Black Magic FAQ

What undertone does Black Magic have?

Black Magic 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 Black Magic?

Black Magic has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 3.1 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 Magic in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Caviar (HGSW6990), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Black (HC-190), 99%; Valspar: Tomcat (8006-12G), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), 92%; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 90%; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 89%; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 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 Magic?

The HEX code of Black Magic (SW 6991) is #323132, RGB 50, 49, 50. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.