Sherwin Williams Caviar vs. Sherwin Williams Black Magic
This page compares Caviar and Black Magic by Sherwin Williams using side-by-side technical data, undertones, light reflectance, and real-world usage. Select different shades below to compare other paint colors across major brands.
Sherwin Williams
Caviar
SW 6990
Sherwin Williams
Black Magic
SW 6991
HuePosition on the color wheel (0-360°). Determines the base color family.
300
300
SaturationHow vivid or muted the color appears (0-100%). Lower values are more gray.
1
1
LightnessHow light or dark the color is in HSL space (0-100%).
19
19
LRVLight Reflectance Value. How much light a color reflects (0-100). Higher means brighter in a room.
3.0%
3.0%
CIE L*Perceptual lightness from CIE Lab color space (0-100). More closely matches human brightness perception.
20.0
20.5
TemperatureWhether the color leans warm (reds, yellows) or cool (blues, greens) based on hue and saturation.
Neutral
Neutral
ΔE*₀₀CIEDE2000 color difference. <1 imperceptible; 1-2 barely noticeable; 2-5 noticeable; 5-10 clear; >10 very different.
0.32
How to read this comparison
Delta E measures how far two colors sit apart to the eye. Under 2, most people can't tell them apart on a wall. Over 5, they read as clearly different colors. LRV tells you how much light a color reflects. In weak light, an LRV gap usually changes the room more than a small hue shift.
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Colors may appear differently depending on screen calibration, lighting conditions, and surrounding materials. For the most accurate evaluation, always test paint samples directly in your space before making a final decision.
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