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Sherwin-Williams Black of Night

SW 6993 · #323639 · LRV 3.6

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Midnight Dream is a 98% match

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

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LRV

3.6 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Black of Night in other brands?

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