Paint Visualizer AIBlack paint color
Tricorn Black
A deep black with strong contrast
Tricorn Black defines doors, trim, cabinets, and exterior details. Pair it with white walls, natural wood, or light stone.
- Color family
- Black
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Light reflectance
- 2.85 LRV / 100
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
Color & light
Color and lighting
Strong daylight reveals detail while shade keeps the color very dark.
Lightness
2.85 LRVA deep shade that reflects little light.
Temperature
neutralIntensity
MutedRGB
- Red
- 47
- Green
- 47
- Blue
- 48
HSL
- Hue
- 240°
- Saturation
- 1%
- Lightness
- 19%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
Edges and surface texture are easier to see.
Cool or indirect light
The black looks deep and even.
Warm evening light
Warm light softens the contrast slightly.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Tricorn Black in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.
Living room
Black walls contrast with the cream sofa and timber furniture.
Dining room
Black walls frame pale dining chairs and a wood table.
Kitchen cabinets
Black cabinets contrast with white counters and warm metal hardware.
Bedroom
Black walls complement cream bedding and a woven bench.
Home office
Black built-ins surround the timber desk and leather chair.
Bathroom
Black paint contrasts with pale stone and the timber vanity.
Exterior
See Tricorn Black on siding, front doors, trim, and more.
Siding
Black siding emphasizes the gables and timber porch.
Front door
The black door stands out against pale plaster and clay pots.
Shutters & trim
Black shutters define the windows beside climbing plants.
Fences & garden structures
Black fencing makes the pale flowers and timber bench stand out.
Stucco
Black stucco contrasts with the timber door and pale stone terrace.
Garage door
The black garage door stands out against pale brick.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Tricorn Black
Light and dark
White and charcoal add clear contrast.
- Tricorn BlackSW 6258 · Main color
- Pure WhiteSW 7005 · Second color
- Iron OreSW 7069 · Accent color
Green and blue
Muted green and navy bring in more color.
- Tricorn BlackSW 6258 · Main color
- Evergreen FogSW 9130 · Second color
- NavalSW 6244 · Accent color
Warm accents
A warm neutral with an earthy accent.
- Tricorn BlackSW 6258 · Main color
- Accessible BeigeSW 7036 · Second color
- Cavern ClaySW 7701 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
Lighter and darker neutrals from Sherwin-Williams
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Frequently Asked Questions
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