Sherwin Williams Bohemian Black (SW 6988) Paint Color

Color Name
Bohemian Black (SW 6988)
Hex Color Code
#3B373C
RGB Color Code
RGB(59, 55, 60)
CMYK Values*
1.7%, 8.3%, 0.0%, 76.5%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Bohemian Black (SW 6988) color - its meaning and example

What color is Bohemian Black (SW 6988)?

Bohemian Black (SW 6988) color belongs to the Neutral Black color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Bohemian Black (SW 6988) is #3B373C, and the RGB color code is RGB(59, 55, 60).

In the RGB color model, Bohemian Black (SW 6988) has a red value of 59, a green value of 55, and a blue value of 60. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 1.7% cyan, 8.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 76.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 288° (degrees), 4.3 % saturation, and 22.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Bohemian Black (SW 6988) has a hue of 288° (degrees), 8.3 % saturation and 23.5 % brightness/value.

Bohemian Black (SW 6988) is cool or warm?

The color Bohemian Black (SW 6988) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Bohemian Black (SW 6988)? (For interior and product design)

Bohemian Black (SW 6988) has an LRV of nearly 4. 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
Bohemian Black (SW 6988)
LRV 4
Light Color

Compare LRV 4 of Bohemian Black (SW 6988) 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 4 puts Sherwin Williams Bohemian Black (SW 6988) 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

Bohemian Black (SW 6988) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #3B373C
Hex triplet
#3B373C
Red
3B
Green
37
Blue
3C
RGBA / RGB rgb(59, 55, 60)
Red
59 (23.1%)
Green
55 (21.6%)
Blue
60 (23.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
1.67%
Magenta
8.33%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
76.47%
HSL hsl(288deg, 4.3 %, 22.5 %)
Hue
288°
Saturation
4.35 %
Lightness
22.55 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
288°
Saturation
8.33 %
Brightness / Value
23.53 %
RYB ryb(156, 160, 177)
Red
156 (61.3%)
Yellow
160 (62.8%)
Blue
177 (69.2%)
HWB
Hue
288°
Whiteness
21.57 %
Blackness
76.47 %
CMY
Cyan
76.86%
Magenta
78.43%
Yellow
76.47%
XYZ
X
3.99
Y
3.99
Z
4.83
YXY
Y1
3.99
X
0.31
Y2
0.31
CIE-Lab
L
23.63
A
2.87
B
-2.49
CIE-Lch
L
23.63
C
3.8
H
319.1
CIE-Luv
L
23.63
U
1.76
V
-3.07
Hunter-Lab
L
19.97
A
0.67
B
-0.37
Other
LRV
~ 4 %
Munsell Color System
6.8P 2.2/0.5

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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 Bohemian Black (SW 6988) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the named colors closest to Bohemian Black (SW 6988) (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).

#343434 Color Jet Black
95.32% match | ΔE 4.68
#333333 Color Dark Charcoal
95.22% match | ΔE 4.78
#3F3F3F Color Shadow Gray
95.01% match | ΔE 4.99
#353839 Color Onyx
94.31% match | ΔE 5.69

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


Pantone PMS

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#3D3A3E Color PANTONE 8602 C
98.72% match | ΔE 1.28
#464142 Color PANTONE 4287 C
95.91% match | ΔE 4.09
#363432 Color PANTONE 10399 C
94.79% match | ΔE 5.21
#382F2D Color PANTONE 412 C
94.62% match | ΔE 5.38

RAL Design

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Pantone TCX

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RAL Classic

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British Standard 4800

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Paint similar to Bohemian Black (SW 6988) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the real paint colors closest to Bohemian Black (SW 6988) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Bohemian Black (SW 6988) once it is on a wall.


Sherwin Williams

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Benjamin Moore

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Farrow & Ball

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#484348 Color Paean Black (294)
95.95% match | ΔE 4.05
#3D3C3C Color Pitch Black (256)
95.77% match | ΔE 4.23
#454749 Color Off-Black (57)
93.35% match | ΔE 6.65
#4A4949 Color Liquorice (CB10)
93.08% match | ΔE 6.92

Dunn-Edwards

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PPG Paints

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Valspar

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Behr

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#3B373C
Bohemian Black (SW 6988)
#383C37
Onyx*

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 Bohemian Black (SW 6988) - #3B373C?

Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Bohemian Black (SW 6988) - #3B373C is #383C37, color name is Onyx*. 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 Bohemian Black (SW 6988) - #3B373C?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Bohemian Black (SW 6988) - #3B373C is #383C37, color name is Onyx*.

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