Black Swan
SW 6279 · Sherwin-Williams
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#3A373E
LRV
4
Family
Black
SW 6279
Color profile
Light value
4 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool, violet cast
Family
Black
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 4, Black Swan is a very dark blue that absorbs most light. Black Swan carries a cool undertone. It sits between blue and purple. Sherwin-Williams files Black Swan under Neutral.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 4 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Black SwanThis colorBlack SwanSherwin-Williams · SW 6279
CoordinatingCreamySherwin-Williams · SW 7012CoordinatingDried EdamameSherwin-Williams · SW 9122CoordinatingOriginal WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7077Similar colors
Tap any color to compareBlack Swan vs Bohemian Black
4LRV4
#3A373EHex#3B373C
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, violet castUndertonecool, pink cast
Black Swan vs Domino
4LRV3
#3A373EHex#353337
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, violet castUndertonecool, violet cast
Black Swan vs Deep Forest Brown
4LRV4
#3A373EHex#393437
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, violet castUndertonecool, pink cast
Black Swan vs Darkroom
4LRV5
#3A373EHex#443E40
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, violet castUndertonecool, red cast
Black Swan vs Mountain Fig
4LRV4
#3A373EHex#383C49
BlackFamilyGray
cool, violet castUndertonecool, violet lean
Black Swan vs Black Magic
4LRV3
#3A373EHex#323132
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, violet castUndertonecool neutral
Black Swan vs Caviar
4LRV3
#3A373EHex#313031
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, violet castUndertonecool neutral
Black Swan vs Armory
4LRV5
#3A373EHex#413D3C
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, violet castUndertonewarm neutral
Black Swan vs Tricorn Black
4LRV3
#3A373EHex#2F2F30
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, violet castUndertonecool neutral
Black Swan vs Black of Night
4LRV4
#3A373EHex#323639
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, violet castUndertonecool, blue cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareBlack Swan vs Black Currant
4LRV4
#3A373EHex#3D3940
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, violet castUndertonecool, pink cast
Black Currant is near-identical compared with Black Swan.
Black Swan vs Galaxy
4LRV6
#3A373EHex#413D44
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, violet castUndertonecool, pink cast
Galaxy is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Black Swan.
Black Swan vs Toucan Black
4LRV6
#3A373EHex#3C3B40
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, violet castUndertonecool, violet cast
Toucan Black is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Black Swan.
Black Swan vs Nevermore
4LRV3
#3A373EHex#383238
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, violet castUndertonecool, pink cast
Nevermore is very close match compared with Black Swan.
Black Swan vs Napoleon
4LRV5
#3A373EHex#404149
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, violet castUndertonecool, violet cast
Napoleon is close match · 1 points lighter compared with Black Swan.
Black Swan vs Titmouse Blue No.W24
4LRV5
#3A373EHex#3F3E4C
BlackFamilyBlue
cool, violet castUndertonecool, violet lean
Titmouse Blue No.W24 is close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Black Swan.
Black Swan vs Paean Black
4LRV6
#3A373EHex#484348
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, violet castUndertonecool, pink cast
Paean Black is close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Black Swan.
Black Swan vs Blackhearth
4LRV6
#3A373EHex#49454B
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, violet castUndertonecool, pink cast
Blackhearth is close match · 2 points lighter compared with Black Swan.
The full strip
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What is the LRV of Black Swan?
Black Swan (SW 6279) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 4, 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 Swan a warm or cool color?
Black Swan has a cool undertone (cool, violet cast).
Can Black Swan be used outside?
Yes, Black Swan is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Black Swan from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Black Swan is Black Currant (8004-1G) by Valspar, near-identical.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6279
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