Sherwin Williams Black of Night (SW 6993) Paint Color

Color Name
Black of Night (SW 6993)
Hex Color Code
#323639
RGB Color Code
RGB(50, 54, 57)
CMYK Values*
12.3%, 5.3%, 0.0%, 77.6%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Black of Night (SW 6993) color - its meaning and example

What color is Black of Night (SW 6993)?

Black of Night (SW 6993) color belongs to the Neutral Black color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Black of Night (SW 6993) is #323639, and the RGB color code is RGB(50, 54, 57).

In the RGB color model, Black of Night (SW 6993) has a red value of 50, a green value of 54, and a blue value of 57. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 12.3% cyan, 5.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 77.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 6.5 % saturation, and 21.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Black of Night (SW 6993) has a hue of 205.7° (degrees), 12.3 % saturation and 22.4 % brightness/value.

Black of Night (SW 6993) is cool or warm?

The color Black of Night (SW 6993) is a cool color.

What is the LRV of Black of Night (SW 6993)? (For interior and product design)

Black of Night (SW 6993) has an LRV of nearly 3.6. By LRV value, it is a very dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

Dark Color
Black of Night (SW 6993)
LRV 3.6
Light Color

Compare LRV 3.6 of Black of Night (SW 6993) with dark and light color

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 3.6 puts Sherwin Williams Black of Night (SW 6993) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.

Color Codes - Color Space Conversions

Black of Night (SW 6993) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #323639
Hex triplet
#323639
Red
32
Green
36
Blue
39
RGBA / RGB rgb(50, 54, 57)
Red
50 (19.6%)
Green
54 (21.2%)
Blue
57 (22.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
12.28%
Magenta
5.26%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
77.65%
HSL hsl(205.71deg, 6.5 %, 21.0 %)
Hue
205.71°
Saturation
6.54 %
Lightness
20.98 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
205.71°
Saturation
12.28 %
Brightness / Value
22.35 %
RYB ryb(159, 168, 184)
Red
159 (62.3%)
Yellow
168 (65.8%)
Blue
184 (72.2%)
HWB
Hue
205.71°
Whiteness
19.61 %
Blackness
77.65 %
CMY
Cyan
80.39%
Magenta
78.82%
Yellow
77.65%
XYZ
X
3.37
Y
3.61
Z
4.39
YXY
Y1
3.61
X
0.3
Y2
0.32
CIE-Lab
L
22.34
A
-0.97
B
-2.47
CIE-Lch
L
22.34
C
2.65
H
248.63
CIE-Luv
L
22.34
U
-2.05
V
-2.53
Hunter-Lab
L
19
A
-1.58
B
-0.39
Other
LRV
~ 3.6 %
Munsell Color System
5.1B 2.1/0.6

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Black of Night (SW 6993) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the named colors closest to Black of Night (SW 6993) (Paint - Sherwin Williams), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#353839 Color Onyx
98.54% match | ΔE 1.46
#343434 Color Jet Black
97.27% match | ΔE 2.73
#333333 Color Dark Charcoal
97.20% match | ΔE 2.80
#2A3439 Color Gunmetal
96.93% match | ΔE 3.07

Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


British Standard 4800

Black of Night (SW 6993) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Black of Night (SW 6993) to British Standard 4800


RAL Classic

Black of Night (SW 6993) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Black of Night (SW 6993) to RAL Classic


Pantone TCX

Black of Night (SW 6993) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Black of Night (SW 6993) to Pantone TCX


RAL Design

Black of Night (SW 6993) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Black of Night (SW 6993) to RAL Design


Pantone PMS

Black of Night (SW 6993) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Black of Night (SW 6993) to Pantone PMS

#363432 Color PANTONE 10399 C
95.64% match | ΔE 4.36
#25282A Color PANTONE 426 C
95.53% match | ΔE 4.47
#373A36 Color PANTONE 447 C
95.22% match | ΔE 4.78
#333F48 Color PANTONE 432 C
95.12% match | ΔE 4.88

Paint similar to Black of Night (SW 6993) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the real paint colors closest to Black of Night (SW 6993) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Black of Night (SW 6993) once it is on a wall.


Sherwin Williams

Black of Night (SW 6993) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Black of Night (SW 6993) to Sherwin Williams

#323639 Color Black of Night (SW 6993)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00
#31363A Color Inkwell (SW 6992)
99.30% match | ΔE 0.70

Benjamin Moore

Black of Night (SW 6993) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Black of Night (SW 6993) to Benjamin Moore


Valspar

Black of Night (SW 6993) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Black of Night (SW 6993) to Valspar


PPG Paints

Black of Night (SW 6993) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Black of Night (SW 6993) to PPG Paints


Behr

Black of Night (SW 6993) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Black of Night (SW 6993) to Behr


Dunn-Edwards

Black of Night (SW 6993) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Black of Night (SW 6993) to Dunn-Edwards


Farrow & Ball

Black of Night (SW 6993) similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of Black of Night (SW 6993) to Farrow & Ball

#3D3C3C Color Pitch Black (256)
96.09% match | ΔE 3.91
#454749 Color Off-Black (57)
94.17% match | ΔE 5.83
#45494C Color Railings (31)
93.74% match | ΔE 6.26
#4A4949 Color Liquorice (CB10)
92.72% match | ΔE 7.28

Color Combinations

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#323639
Black of Night (SW 6993)
#393532
Black Pepper*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Sherwin Williams Black of Night (SW 6993) - #323639?

Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Black of Night (SW 6993) - #323639 is #393532, color name is Black Pepper*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Sherwin Williams Black of Night (SW 6993) - #323639?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Black of Night (SW 6993) - #323639 is #393532, color name is Black Pepper*.

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