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.
Sherwin Williams SW 2936 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool green hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Black Emerald for exterior (2 photos)
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool green hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Sherwin Williams Black Emerald reviews (2 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this green that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Black Emerald undertones?
Black Emerald is a very dark, very muted deep forest green. The HEX sample has a subtle green bias, but its low chroma turns that hue into a neutral-looking color rather than a clear green. Warm light can make it look more olive and earthy, while cool daylight usually makes the green direction easier to notice.
HEX value:
RGB code:
18, 34, 29
Is Sherwin Williams Black Emerald cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 161°, this dark green reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
SW 2936 Black Emerald HSL code: 161, 31%, 10%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Black Emerald
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark green shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Black Emerald:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
SW 2936
Black Emerald
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Black Emerald with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 341, such as Sherwin Williams Whimsical White and Chaise Mauve.
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
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| 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 |
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