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Sherwin-Williams Black of Night

SW 6993 · #323639 · LRV ~3.6

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Midnight Dream (~98% proximity)

Black of Night (SW 6993) is a cool black from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 3.6 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Midnight Dream (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Black of Night in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

3.6 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 6993

HEX

#323639

RGB

50, 54, 57

HSL

206°, 7%, 21%

Family

Blacks

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Black of Night FAQ

What undertone does Black of Night have?

Black of Night is a cool black with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 of Night?

Black of Night has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 3.6 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 Black of Night in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Midnight Dream (2129-10), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Nocturnal Green (5011-1), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Caviar (HGSW6990), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), ~93% proximity; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~92% proximity; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~92% proximity; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~91% 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 Black of Night?

The HEX code of Black of Night (SW 6993) is #323639, RGB 50, 54, 57. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.