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Sherwin Williams

Black of Night

SW 6993

Black of Night (hex #323639) is a deep charcoal-black with cool gray undertones that sits at an LRV of 4, absorbing nearly all ambient light. Its neutral temperature and low chroma give it range across modern, industrial, and traditional settings. Unlike pure jet blacks, its gray base introduces a subtle softness that reduces harsh contrasts against lighter surfaces.

It pairs effectively with cool neutrals like Passive or Nebulous White for controlled contrast, and layering it with mid-range cool grays such as Morning Fog or Network Gray produces a cohesive monochromatic scheme with measured tonal shifts.
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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6993

Collection

Cool Neutral Color Scheme 6

Black of Night in Real Homes (7 Photos)

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Black of Night in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Black of Night under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Black of Night under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

206°

Cyan Family

Lightness

21%

Dark

Saturation

7%

Very Muted

LRV

4.0
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#323639
RGB Decimal
50, 54, 57
RGB Percent
19.6%, 21.2%, 22.4%
HSL
205.7, 6.5%, 21.0%
HSV
205.7, 12.3%, 22.4%
CMYK
12.3%, 5.3%, 0.0%, 77.6%
YIQ
53.1, -3.4, 0.1
XYZ
3.37, 3.61, 4.39
CIE Lab
22.34, -0.97, -2.47
CIE Luv
22.34, -2.05, -2.53
Hunter Lab
19.00, -0.58, -1.55
Decimal
3290681

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Black of NightBlack BlueInkwellMidnight Dream

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Black of NightDeep SecretWall StreetRadiant Silver

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Black of NightWarm OnyxNight HorizonBrownie Scout

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Black of NightNapoleonForest CanopyBlack Swan

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

Sherwin Williams

Black of Night

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Inkwell

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Benjamin Moore

Midnight Dream

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Black Knight

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Black of Night

Valspar

Forest Canopy

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Black of Night

Benjamin Moore

Black Satin

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Black of Night

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Domino

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Black of Night

Benjamin Moore

Twilight Zone

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Valspar

Very Black

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Benjamin Moore

Mopboard Black

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Benjamin Moore

Universal Black

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Benjamin Moore

After Midnight

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Benjamin Moore

Jet Black

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Black of Night

Benjamin Moore

Space Black

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Benjamin Moore

Onyx

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Black of Night

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Jasper

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Benjamin Moore

Carbon Copy