Sherwin Williams Black Emerald SW 2936
| 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 a sophisticated hue that exudes elegance and drama. This deep, rich color can be paired with soft neutrals like cream and taupe to create a luxurious contrast. For a bold look, complement Black Emerald with shades of gold or brass for a glamorous touch. Incorporating metallic accents in silver or chrome can also enhance the lushness of this striking hue. To create a modern and stylish space, consider combining Black Emerald with cool shades of navy or charcoal gray for a sleek and contemporary aesthetic.
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)
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What are Sherwin Williams Black Emerald undertones?
Black Emerald has a clear green undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#12221D
RGB code:
18, 34, 29
Is Sherwin Williams Black Emerald SW 2936 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 (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
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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 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 2936 Black Emerald
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