Bohemian Black
SW 6988 · Sherwin-Williams
BlackView Bohemian Black SW 6988 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#3B373C
LRV
4
Family
Black
SW 6988
Color profile
Light value
4 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool, pink cast
Family
Black
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This bohemian, soulful black is cool and deep, with an inky purple undertone. It evokes a dramatic and sophisticated mood.”— 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 Bohemian BlackThis colorBohemian BlackSherwin-Williams · SW 6988
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Tap any color to compareBohemian Black vs Black Swan
4LRV4
#3B373CHex#3A373E
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonecool, violet cast
Bohemian Black vs Deep Forest Brown
4LRV4
#3B373CHex#393437
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonecool, pink cast
Bohemian Black vs Domino
4LRV3
#3B373CHex#353337
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonecool, violet cast
Bohemian Black vs Darkroom
4LRV5
#3B373CHex#443E40
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonecool, red cast
Bohemian Black vs Black Magic
4LRV3
#3B373CHex#323132
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonecool neutral
Bohemian Black vs Caviar
4LRV3
#3B373CHex#313031
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonecool neutral
Bohemian Black vs Armory
4LRV5
#3B373CHex#413D3C
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonewarm neutral
Bohemian Black vs Tricorn Black
4LRV3
#3B373CHex#2F2F30
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonecool neutral
Bohemian Black vs Black of Night
4LRV4
#3B373CHex#323639
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonecool, blue cast
Bohemian Black vs Mountain Fig
4LRV4
#3B373CHex#383C49
BlackFamilyGray
cool, pink castUndertonecool, violet lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareBohemian Black vs Black Currant
4LRV4
#3B373CHex#3D3940
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonecool, pink cast
Black Currant is very close match compared with Bohemian Black.
Bohemian Black vs Nevermore
4LRV3
#3B373CHex#383238
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonecool, pink cast
Nevermore is very close match compared with Bohemian Black.
Bohemian Black vs Toucan Black
4LRV6
#3B373CHex#3C3B40
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonecool, violet cast
Toucan Black is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Bohemian Black.
Bohemian Black vs Galaxy
4LRV6
#3B373CHex#413D44
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonecool, pink cast
Galaxy is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Bohemian Black.
Bohemian Black vs Paean Black
4LRV6
#3B373CHex#484348
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonecool, pink cast
Paean Black is close match · 2 points lighter compared with Bohemian Black.
Bohemian Black vs Pitch Black
4LRV5
#3B373CHex#3D3C3C
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonewarm neutral
Pitch Black is close match · warmer compared with Bohemian Black.
Bohemian Black vs Napoleon
4LRV5
#3B373CHex#404149
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonecool, violet cast
Napoleon is close match · cooler compared with Bohemian Black.
Bohemian Black vs Black Lacquer
4LRV5
#3B373CHex#3F3E3E
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonewarm neutral
Black Lacquer is close match · warmer compared with Bohemian Black.
Bohemian Black vs Jet Black
4LRV5
#3B373CHex#3F3F40
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonecool neutral
Jet Black is close match · leans greener compared with Bohemian Black.
Bohemian Black vs Blackhearth
4LRV6
#3B373CHex#49454B
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, pink castUndertonecool, pink cast
Blackhearth is close match · 2 points lighter compared with Bohemian Black.
The full strip
Light to dark · hover to open a colorBohemian Black, answered
What is the LRV of Bohemian Black?
Bohemian Black (SW 6988) 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 Bohemian Black a warm or cool color?
Bohemian Black has a cool undertone (cool, pink cast).
Can Bohemian Black be used outside?
Yes, Bohemian Black is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Bohemian Black from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Bohemian Black is Black Currant (8004-1G) by Valspar, very close match.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6988
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