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Sherwin-Williams Night Watch

SW 9680 · #303636 · LRV 3.5

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Black Knight is a 98% match

Night Watch (SW 9680) is a cool black from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle blue-green undertone. Its LRV is about 3.5 (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 Black Knight (98% match).

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LRV

3.5 · Very dark

Undertone

Blue-green · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 9680

HEX

#303636

RGB

48, 54, 54

HSL

180°, 6%, 20%

Family

Blacks

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Night Watch FAQ

What undertone does Night Watch have?

Night Watch is a cool black with a subtle blue-green 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 Night Watch?

Night Watch has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 3.5 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 Night Watch in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Black Knight (2136-10), 98%; Valspar: Nocturnal Green (5011-1), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tricorn Black (HGSW6258), 92%; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Black (DEA002), 92%; PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 91%; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 90%. 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 Night Watch?

The HEX code of Night Watch (SW 9680) is #303636, RGB 48, 54, 54. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.