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

Artificial Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

206°

Cyan Family

Lightness

21%

Dark

Saturation

Very Muted

LRV

4.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

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

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Opposite on color wheel

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