Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black (SW 6258) Paint Color

Color Name
Tricorn Black (SW 6258)
Hex Color Code
#2F2F30
RGB Color Code
RGB(47, 47, 48)
CMYK Values*
2.1%, 2.1%, 0.0%, 81.2%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Tricorn Black (SW 6258) color - its meaning and example

What color is Tricorn Black (SW 6258)?

Tricorn Black (SW 6258) color belongs to the Neutral Black color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Tricorn Black (SW 6258) is #2F2F30, and the RGB color code is RGB(47, 47, 48).

In the RGB color model, Tricorn Black (SW 6258) has a red value of 47, a green value of 47, and a blue value of 48. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 2.1% cyan, 2.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 81.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 240° (degrees), 1.1 % saturation, and 18.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Tricorn Black (SW 6258) has a hue of 240° (degrees), 2.1 % saturation and 18.8 % brightness/value.

Tricorn Black (SW 6258) is cool or warm?

The color Tricorn Black (SW 6258) is neither cool nor warm color. It is a neutral color

What is the LRV of Tricorn Black (SW 6258)? (For interior and product design)

Tricorn Black (SW 6258) has an LRV of nearly 2.9. 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
Tricorn Black (SW 6258)
LRV 2.9
Light Color

Compare LRV 2.9 of Tricorn Black (SW 6258) 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 2.9 puts Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black (SW 6258) 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

Tricorn Black (SW 6258) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #2F2F30
Hex triplet
#2F2F30
Red
2F
Green
2F
Blue
30
RGBA / RGB rgb(47, 47, 48)
Red
47 (18.4%)
Green
47 (18.4%)
Blue
48 (18.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
2.08%
Magenta
2.08%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
81.18%
HSL hsl(240deg, 1.1 %, 18.6 %)
Hue
240°
Saturation
1.05 %
Lightness
18.63 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
240°
Saturation
2.08 %
Brightness / Value
18.82 %
RYB ryb(171, 176, 190)
Red
171 (67.1%)
Yellow
176 (69.1%)
Blue
190 (74.4%)
HWB
Hue
240°
Whiteness
18.43 %
Blackness
81.18 %
CMY
Cyan
81.57%
Magenta
81.57%
Yellow
81.18%
XYZ
X
2.72
Y
2.85
Z
3.2
YXY
Y1
2.85
X
0.31
Y2
0.32
CIE-Lab
L
19.44
A
0.24
B
-0.64
CIE-Lch
L
19.44
C
0.69
H
290.38
CIE-Luv
L
19.44
U
-0.05
V
-0.67
Hunter-Lab
L
16.88
A
-0.77
B
0.57
Other
LRV
~ 2.9 %
Munsell Color System
6.5PB 1.8/0.1

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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 Tricorn Black (SW 6258) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the named colors closest to Tricorn Black (SW 6258) (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).

#333333 Color Dark Charcoal
98.55% match | ΔE 1.45
#343434 Color Jet Black
98.26% match | ΔE 1.74
#353839 Color Onyx
96.70% match | ΔE 3.30
#242124 Color Raisin Black
95.01% match | ΔE 4.99

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


Pantone TCX

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RAL Classic

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RAL Design

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Pantone PMS

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#363432 Color PANTONE 10399 C
97.26% match | ΔE 2.74
#25282A Color PANTONE 426 C
96.95% match | ΔE 3.05
#2D2926 Color PANTONE Black C
96.24% match | ΔE 3.76
#212322 Color PANTONE 419 C
95.43% match | ΔE 4.57

British Standard 4800

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Paint similar to Tricorn Black (SW 6258) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the real paint colors closest to Tricorn Black (SW 6258) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Tricorn Black (SW 6258) once it is on a wall.


Sherwin Williams

Tricorn Black (SW 6258) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Tricorn Black (SW 6258) to Sherwin Williams

#2F2F30 Color Tricorn Black (SW 6258)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00
#313031 Color Caviar (SW 6990)
99.23% match | ΔE 0.77
#353337 Color Domino (SW 6989)
97.01% match | ΔE 2.99

Benjamin Moore

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Valspar

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Dunn-Edwards

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Farrow & Ball

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#3D3C3C Color Pitch Black (256)
95.68% match | ΔE 4.32
#454749 Color Off-Black (57)
92.18% match | ΔE 7.82
#484348 Color Paean Black (294)
91.87% match | ΔE 8.13
#4A4949 Color Liquorice (CB10)
91.40% match | ΔE 8.60

Behr

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PPG Paints

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Color Combinations

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Tetradic Color Palette

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#2F2F30
Tricorn Black (SW 6258)
#30302F
Dark Charcoal*

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 Tricorn Black (SW 6258) - #2F2F30?

Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black (SW 6258) - #2F2F30 is #30302F, color name is Dark Charcoal*. 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 Tricorn Black (SW 6258) - #2F2F30?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black (SW 6258) - #2F2F30 is #30302F, color name is Dark Charcoal*.

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