Sherwin Williams Black Emerald SW 2936
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- Sherwin Williams SW 2936 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)
- Black Emerald for exterior (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Black Emerald reviews (2 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Black Emerald undertones?
- Is Black Emerald SW 2936 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Black Emerald
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Black Emerald SW 2936
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Black Emerald SW 2936 |
| Code: | SW 2936 |
| Name: | Black Emerald |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Black Emerald?
Sherwin Williams Black Emerald SW 2936 is an extremely deep green-black with a muted, forest-like cast rather than a flat charcoal appearance. Its low-light value gives walls, cabinetry, or a front door a nearly black read at first glance, while brighter daylight reveals the restrained green underneath. The color feels cool and earthy, with enough softness in the green to pair well with warm oak, aged brass, tan leather, and creamy off-white trim. Use Black Emerald on built-ins or lower cabinets for depth, or carry it across a small powder room for a close, enveloping effect. Against pale stone or natural linen, this shade creates clear contrast without introducing a bright color note.
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LRV of Black Emerald
Black Emerald has an LRV of 3.84% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 3.84%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #12221d |
| RGB Decimal | 18, 34, 29 |
| RGB Percent | 7.06%, 13.33%, 11.37% |
| HSV | Hue: 161° Saturation: 47.06% Value: 13.33% |
| HSL | hsl(161, 31, 10) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 47.06 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 14.71 Key: 86.67 |
| YIQ | Y: 28.646 I: -7.928 Q: -4.941 |
| XYZ | X: 1.043 Y: 1.361 Z: 1.37 |
| CIE Lab | L:11.698 a:-8.271 b:1.239 |
| CIE Luv | L:11.698 u:-5.272 v:1.637 |
| Decimal | 1188381 |
| Hunter Lab | 11.667, -4.459, 1.206 |
