Black Magic
SW 6991 · Sherwin-Williams
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#323132
LRV
3
Family
Black
SW 6991
Color profile
Light value
3 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool neutral
Family
Black
Availability
Interior & exterior
“For those who don't shy away from bold palettes, this black makes a bewitching statement in any space. It has a slight warmth that feels deliciously enticing.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 3 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Black MagicThis colorBlack MagicSherwin-Williams · SW 6991
CoordinatingLemon MeringueSherwin-Williams · SW 7561CoordinatingAnjou PearSherwin-Williams · SW 6381CoordinatingSnowboundSherwin-Williams · SW 7004Similar colors
Tap any color to compareBlack Magic vs Caviar
3LRV3
#323132Hex#313031
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Black Magic vs Tricorn Black
3LRV3
#323132Hex#2F2F30
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Black Magic vs Domino
3LRV3
#323132Hex#353337
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool, violet cast
Black Magic vs Deep Forest Brown
3LRV4
#323132Hex#393437
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool, pink cast
Black Magic vs Black of Night
3LRV4
#323132Hex#323639
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool, blue cast
Black Magic vs Greenblack
3LRV4
#323132Hex#373A3A
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Black Magic vs Inkwell
3LRV4
#323132Hex#31363A
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool, blue cast
Black Magic vs Bohemian Black
3LRV4
#323132Hex#3B373C
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool, pink cast
Black Magic vs Armory
3LRV5
#323132Hex#413D3C
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Black Magic vs Black Swan
3LRV4
#323132Hex#3A373E
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool, violet cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareBlack Magic vs Black
3LRV5
#323132Hex#313132
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Black is near-identical · 1 points lighter compared with Black Magic.
Black Magic vs Space Black
3LRV5
#323132Hex#333334
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Space Black is near-identical · 2 points lighter compared with Black Magic.
Black Magic vs Noir
3LRV3
#323132Hex#2E2E30
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Noir is very close match compared with Black Magic.
Black Magic vs Tomcat
3LRV3
#323132Hex#2F2F2F
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Tomcat is very close match compared with Black Magic.
Black Magic vs Pitch Black
3LRV5
#323132Hex#3D3C3C
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Pitch Black is close match · 1 points lighter compared with Black Magic.
Black Magic vs Smelt Black No.G18
3LRV5
#323132Hex#3C3C3C
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Smelt Black No.G18 is close match · 1 points lighter compared with Black Magic.
Black Magic vs Raven Black
3LRV5
#323132Hex#3D3D3D
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Raven Black is close match · 2 points lighter compared with Black Magic.
Black Magic vs Limousine Leather
3LRV4
#323132Hex#3B3C3B
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Limousine Leather is close match compared with Black Magic.
Black Magic vs Starless Sky
3LRV5
#323132Hex#3C3D3D
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Starless Sky is close match · 2 points lighter compared with Black Magic.
Black Magic vs Black Magic
3LRV4
#323132Hex#414040
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Black Magic is close match compared with Black Magic.
The full strip
Light to dark · hover to open a colorBlack Magic, answered
What is the LRV of Black Magic?
Black Magic (SW 6991) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 3, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Black Magic a warm or cool color?
Black Magic has a cool undertone (cool neutral).
Can Black Magic be used outside?
Yes, Black Magic is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Black Magic from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Black Magic is Black (HC-190) by Benjamin Moore, near-identical · 1 points lighter.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6991
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