Sherwin-Williams · SW 6258
Tricorn Black: Sherwin-Williams SW 6258 Color, LRV and Undertone
Tricorn Black (Sherwin-Williams SW 6258) is #2F2F30 with a light reflectance value (LRV) of 2.9. It is a true neutral with almost no undertone.
- HEX
- #2F2F30
- RGB
- 47, 47, 48
- LRV
- 2.9 of 100
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- Neutral
- Color family
- Black
South light · wall #5D574F · LRV 9.7 Simulated on a drawn scene, not a photo.
How Tricorn Black looks in different light
The same wall changes through the day. Each room below is Tricorn Black in one kind of light; the LRV shows how much light the wall reflects.
Colors that go with Tricorn Black
Picked from the same brand by color relationship. Each room keeps Tricorn Black on the walls and shows the partner color in use.
Tricorn Black on a house
Three exterior schemes with Tricorn Black on the walls. Colors for trim, doors and roof are typical choices, not brand paints.
Closest colors in other brands
Nearest matches by CIEDE2000 color difference. Always compare physical samples: no two brands make an identical color.
- Farrow & Ball No. 256 Pitch Black Close
- Behr 790B-7 Bitter Chocolate Close
- Valspar 4011-2 Dark Kettle Black Similar
Guides with colors like Tricorn Black
Color guides on this site that use a shade very close to this paint.
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FAQ
What is the HEX code of Tricorn Black?
Tricorn Black (Sherwin-Williams SW 6258) is shown here as #2F2F30 (RGB 47, 47, 48). Screens and printed samples differ, so always test a sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Tricorn Black?
About 2.9 on a scale from 0 (black) to 100 (white), calculated from the HEX value. A figure published by the paint maker can differ by a point or two.
Is Tricorn Black a warm or a cool color?
It is neutral. It is a true neutral with almost no undertone.
What are the closest colors to Tricorn Black from other brands?
The nearest matches in our data are Behr 790B-7 Bitter Chocolate; Farrow & Ball No. 256 Pitch Black; Valspar 4011-2 Dark Kettle Black. Matches are approximate: compare physical samples before you buy.
Color values come from the open colornerd dataset by James Pederson (MIT license). LRV, undertone and light simulations are calculated from the HEX value. Brand and color names belong to their owners; Light & Pigment is not affiliated with any paint brand.