Sherwin Williams

Bohemian Black

SW 6988

Bohemian Black (hex #3B373C) is a muted charcoal with subtle violet-gray undertones, providing a cooler and more nuanced alternative to a flat black. At an LRV of 4, it absorbs most available light, producing a heavy grounding effect on walls, cabinetry, or trim. Despite the depth, its balanced tone and slight warmth variation prevent it from feeling overly stark.

Sherwin-Williams Drift of Mist and Shoji White create clean contrast that remains cohesive, while Iron Ore and Dark Night offer layered, tonal pairing. Shade-Grown introduces a deep green accent that complements the violet cast.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6988

Bohemian Black in Real Homes (10 Photos)

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Bohemian Black 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 Bohemian Black under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Bohemian Black under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Pink

Strength

Very Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

288°

Purple Family

Lightness

23%

Dark

Saturation

Near Neutral

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

#3B373C

RGB Decimal

59, 55, 60

RGB Percent

23.1%, 21.6%, 23.5%

HSL

288.0, 4.3%, 22.5%

HSV

288.0, 8.3%, 23.5%

CMYK

1.7%, 8.3%, 0.0%, 76.5%

YIQ

56.8, 0.8, 2.4

XYZ

3.99, 3.99, 4.83

CIE Lab

23.63, 2.87, -2.49

CIE Luv

23.63, 1.76, -3.07

Hunter Lab

19.97, 1.79, -1.58

Decimal

3880764

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Bohemian Black Cracked Slate Wetbar Duchess Lilac

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Bohemian Black Thunderbolt Deep River Richmond Green

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Bohemian Black Eclectic Purple Deep Mulberry Vintage Wine

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