Paint Color Lab Tricorn Black SW 6258
Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black (SW 6258) has an LRV of 3. PPG Black Magic (PPG1001-7) is its nearest match (ΔE 5.6).
- LRV
- 3light reflectance, 0–100
- Undertone
- Neutralcalculated from Lab
- Hex
- #2F2F30
- RGB
- 47, 47, 48
- CIE Lab
- 19.4 / 0.2 / -0.6D65, from hex
- Depth
- Dark
Closest matches to Tricorn Black in other brands
Ranked by CIEDE2000 colour difference (ΔE). Under 1 is near-identical; under 2 is hard to tell apart on a wall.
| Color | Brand | LRV | ΔE 2000 | How close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Magic PPG 1001-7 | PPG | 4 | 5.6 | similar, clearly different |
| Gotham Gray Valspar 4009-3 | Valspar | 4.69 | 7.9 | same family only |
| Wrought Iron BM 2124-10 | Benjamin Moore | 8.17 | 8.8 | same family only |
| Hale Navy BM HC-154 | Benjamin Moore | 8.36 | 10.7 | same family only |
| Cavalry PPG 1041-7 | PPG | 7 | 11.9 | same family only |
| Midnight Blue Behr N480-7 | Behr | 9 | 13.6 | same family only |
| Flora Valspar 5004-2C | Valspar | 9.3 | 15.8 | same family only |
| Adirondack Blue Behr N480-5 | Behr | 23 | 30.6 | same family only |
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Tricorn Black on a wall
About Tricorn Black
Tricorn Black LRV and undertone
Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black (SW 6258) has an LRV of 3, placing it near the bottom of the light-reflectance scale. LRV measures how much visible light a painted surface reflects, from 0 for absolute black to 100 for pure white. With an LRV this low, Tricorn Black reflects very little light and can read as an especially deep black across large surfaces. Its color family is Black, and its calculated undertone is neutral. This means the supplied color data does not indicate a pronounced warm or cool bias.
In practice, room lighting and adjacent colors still influence the visual result. North-facing daylight usually appears cooler, whereas south-facing daylight tends to be warmer. Test the paint against your flooring, hardware, and trim before selecting a finish. Light trim creates a stronger edge contrast, while dark trim reduces the difference between surfaces. A sample viewed in both daylight and evening lighting helps show how much detail remains visible in the room.
Tricorn Black in other brands
PPG Black Magic (PPG1001-7) has an LRV of 4 and a ΔE of 5.6 relative to Tricorn Black. Despite the similar lightness, the colors are only similar overall. Valspar Gotham Gray (4009-3), with an LRV of 4.69, has a ΔE of 7.9 and is also only similar. Benjamin Moore Wrought Iron (2124-10) has an LRV of 8.17 and a ΔE of 8.8. Benjamin Moore Hale Navy (HC-154), at LRV 8.36, has a ΔE of 10.7. These larger differences mean neither is a close color match. ΔE compares color differences numerically; values over 4 indicate colors that are only similar, not interchangeable.
Lighter and darker Sherwin-Williams alternatives
Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore (SW 7069), at LRV 6, is lighter than Tricorn Black, although its ΔE of 6.8 indicates a clear color difference. Sherwin-Williams Cyberspace (SW 7076), also at LRV 6, provides the same increase in reflected light. Sherwin-Williams Black Fox (SW 7020), at LRV 7, is lighter as well. Sherwin-Williams Naval (SW 6244), at LRV 4, is slightly lighter by LRV. None of these listed alternatives is darker than Tricorn Black. Compare them in the intended room, particularly if you need a consistent appearance across adjoining walls, doors, and trim.
Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on Sherwin-Williams’s page for Tricorn Black.
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Hex, RGB and LRV (as published) from Sherwin-Williams's page for this color, checked October 24, 2026. Lab, undertone and ΔE are our calculations. Not affiliated with Sherwin-Williams. See how we measure colors.