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Sherwin Williams Black Swan (SW 6279) Paint Color


Color Name: Black Swan (SW 6279)
Hex Color Code: #3A373E
RGB Color Code: RGB(58, 55, 62)
CMYK Values*: 6.5%, 11.3%, 0.0%, 75.7%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral Black





About Black Swan (SW 6279) color - its meaning and example


What color is Black Swan (SW 6279)?

Black Swan (SW 6279) color belongs to the Neutral Black color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Black Swan (SW 6279) is #3A373E, and the RGB color code is RGB(58, 55, 62).

In the RGB color model, Black Swan (SW 6279) has a red value of 58, a green value of 55, and a blue value of 62. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 6.5% cyan, 11.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 75.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 265.7° (degrees), 6.0 % saturation, and 22.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Black Swan (SW 6279) has a hue of 265.7° (degrees), 11.3 % saturation and 24.3 % brightness/value.


Black Swan (SW 6279) is cool or warm?

The color Black Swan (SW 6279) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Black Swan (SW 6279)?

Black Swan (SW 6279) has an LRV of nearly 4. By LRV value, it is a very dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Black Swan (SW 6279)

Light Color


Compare LRV 4 of Black Swan (SW 6279) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 4 puts Sherwin Williams Black Swan (SW 6279) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Black Swan (SW 6279) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(58, 55, 62)
Red
58 (22.7%)
Green
55 (21.6%)
Blue
62 (24.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
6.45%
Magenta
11.29%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
75.69%

HSL

HSL(265.71deg, 6.0 %, 22.9 %)

Hue
265.71°
Saturation
5.98 %.
Lightness
22.94 %.

RYB

RYB(155, 159, 177)
Red
155 (60.7%)
Yellow
159 (62.4%)
Blue
177 (69.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
265.71°
Saturation
11.29 %.
Brightness / Value
24.31 %.

HWB

H: 265.71°

W: 21.57 %

B: 75.69 %

XYZ

X : 3.98

Y : 3.98

Z : 5.12

YXY

Y1 : 3.98

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 77.25%

M : 78.43%

Y : 75.69%


LRV

~ 4 %

Munsell Color System

1.6P 2.2/0.7

CIE-Lab

L : 23.6

A : 2.93

B : -3.89

CIE-Lch

L : 23.6

C : 4.87

H : 307

CIE-Luv

L : 23.6

U : 1.12

V : -4.63

Hunter-Lab

L : 19.95

A : 0.71

B : -1.24






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Black Swan (SW 6279) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Black Swan (SW 6279) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#343434
Jet Black
ΔE - 5.35 (94.7% similar)
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ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#3F3F3F
Shadow Gray
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)
#353839
Onyx
ΔE - 6.04 (94.0% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Black Swan (SW 6279) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Black Swan (SW 6279) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Black Swan (SW 6279) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Black Swan (SW 6279) to Pantone PMS


#3D3A3E
PANTONE 8602 C
ΔE - 2.03 (98.0% similar)
#464142
PANTONE 4287 C
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#363432
PANTONE 10399 C
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)
#382F2D
PANTONE 412 C
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)


RAL Design


Black Swan (SW 6279) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Black Swan (SW 6279) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Black Swan (SW 6279) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Black Swan (SW 6279) to RAL Classic


#3D3635
RAL 8019 - Gray Brown
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#2F3234
RAL 7021 - Black Gray
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)
#2B2B2C
RAL 9004 - Signal Black
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)
#2A292A
RAL 9017 - Traffic Black
ΔE - 6.31 (93.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


Black Swan (SW 6279) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Black Swan (SW 6279) to British Standard 4800


#323638
BS 18-B-27 - Grey
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)
#444444
BS 16-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 6.47 (93.5% similar)
#36312D
BS 04-B-25 - Saracen
ΔE - 7.25 (92.8% similar)





Paint similar to Black Swan (SW 6279) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Black Swan (SW 6279) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Black Swan (SW 6279) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Black Swan (SW 6279) to Sherwin Williams


#353337
Domino (SW 6989)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#393437
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ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
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ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints


Black Swan (SW 6279) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Black Swan (SW 6279) to PPG Paints


#404149
Napoleon (PPG1013-7)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
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Blackhearth (PPG1003-7)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#414040
Black Magic (PPG1001-7)
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#3C3D3D
Starless Sky (PPG0995-7)
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Black Swan (SW 6279) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Black Swan (SW 6279) to Benjamin Moore


#353435
Universal Black (2118-10)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#343435
Twilight Zone (2127-10)
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#3D3D3E
Black Jack (2133-20)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#333334
Jet Black (2120-10)
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)





Valspar


Black Swan (SW 6279) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Black Swan (SW 6279) to Valspar


#2F3238
Very Black (5011-2)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
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Noir (4009-2)
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)
#424040
Arrowhead (8006-11F)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#443F3E
Safari Brown (6009-1)
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Black Swan (SW 6279) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Black Swan (SW 6279) to Dunn-Edwards


#3B3A3A
Black (DEA 002)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#3E3F41
Dark Engine (DE 6350)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)
#464647
Black Tie (DE 6357)
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)


Behr


Black Swan (SW 6279) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Black Swan (SW 6279) to Behr


#3F4041
Totally Black (HDC-MD-04)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#413F3E
Blackout (N510-7)
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#3D3E3E
Carbon (N520-7)
ΔE - 5.89 (94.1% similar)
#433F3D
Off Broadway (MQ1-35)
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Sherwin Williams Black Swan (SW 6279) - #3A373E Color Images and Patterns


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