Caviar
SW 6990 · Sherwin-Williams
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#313031
LRV
3
Family
Black
SW 6990
Color profile
Light value
3 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool neutral
Family
Black
Availability
Interior & exterior
“This dark rich black introduces a refined air to a well-lit room. Make a bold choice with this cool neutral on an accent wall or in a study.”— 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 CaviarThis colorCaviarSherwin-Williams · SW 6990
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Tap any color to compareCaviar vs Black Magic
3LRV3
#313031Hex#323132
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Caviar vs Tricorn Black
3LRV3
#313031Hex#2F2F30
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Caviar vs Domino
3LRV3
#313031Hex#353337
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool, violet cast
Caviar vs Deep Forest Brown
3LRV4
#313031Hex#393437
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool, pink cast
Caviar vs Black of Night
3LRV4
#313031Hex#323639
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool, blue cast
Caviar vs Inkwell
3LRV4
#313031Hex#31363A
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool, blue cast
Caviar vs Greenblack
3LRV4
#313031Hex#373A3A
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Caviar vs Bohemian Black
3LRV4
#313031Hex#3B373C
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool, pink cast
Caviar vs After the Storm
3LRV3
#313031Hex#2A3037
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool, violet cast
Caviar vs Night Watch
3LRV4
#313031Hex#303636
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool, teal cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareCaviar vs Black
3LRV5
#313031Hex#313132
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Black is near-identical · 2 points lighter compared with Caviar.
Caviar vs Noir
3LRV3
#313031Hex#2E2E30
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Noir is very close match compared with Caviar.
Caviar vs Space Black
3LRV5
#313031Hex#333334
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Space Black is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Caviar.
Caviar vs Tomcat
3LRV3
#313031Hex#2F2F2F
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Tomcat is very close match compared with Caviar.
Caviar vs Pitch Black
3LRV5
#313031Hex#3D3C3C
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Pitch Black is close match · 2 points lighter compared with Caviar.
Caviar vs Smelt Black No.G18
3LRV5
#313031Hex#3C3C3C
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Smelt Black No.G18 is close match · 2 points lighter compared with Caviar.
Caviar vs Raven Black
3LRV5
#313031Hex#3D3D3D
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Raven Black is close match · 2 points lighter compared with Caviar.
Caviar vs Limousine Leather
3LRV4
#313031Hex#3B3C3B
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Limousine Leather is close match · 1 points lighter compared with Caviar.
Caviar vs Starless Sky
3LRV5
#313031Hex#3C3D3D
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Starless Sky is close match · 2 points lighter compared with Caviar.
The full strip
Light to dark · hover to open a colorCaviar, answered
What is the LRV of Caviar?
Caviar (SW 6990) 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 Caviar a warm or cool color?
Caviar has a cool undertone (cool neutral).
Can Caviar be used outside?
Yes, Caviar is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Caviar from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Caviar is Black (HC-190) by Benjamin Moore, near-identical · 2 points lighter.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6990
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