# Sherwin Williams Black Emerald

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/black-emerald-sw-2936](https://plan-home.com/color/black-emerald-sw-2936)

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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Black Emerald
- **Color code:** SW 2936
- **HEX:** #12221d
- **RGB:** 18, 34, 29
- **LRV:** 3.84%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Green
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** green

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Black Forest Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-black-forest-green-hc-187)
- [Benjamin Moore Essex Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-essex-green-hc-188)
- [RAL Classic Fir green](https://plan-home.com/color/fir-green-ral-6009)
- [Sherwin Williams English Ivy](https://plan-home.com/color/english-ivy-sw-2935)
- [RAL Classic Bottle green](https://plan-home.com/color/bottle-green-ral-6007)
- [RAL Classic Black green](https://plan-home.com/color/black-green-ral-6012)
- [Sherwin Williams Rookwood Shutter Green](https://plan-home.com/color/rookwood-shutter-green-sw-2809)
- [Sherwin Williams Cascades](https://plan-home.com/color/cascades-sw-7623)
- [Sherwin Williams Jasper](https://plan-home.com/color/jasper-sw-6216)
- [Sherwin Williams Night Watch](https://plan-home.com/color/night-watch-sw-9680)
- [Sherwin Williams Roycroft Bottle Green](https://plan-home.com/color/roycroft-bottle-green-sw-2847)
- [Benjamin Moore Salamander](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-salamander-2050-10)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Hunt Club](https://plan-home.com/color/hunt-club-sw-6468)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Whimsical White](https://plan-home.com/color/whimsical-white-sw-6826)
- [Sherwin Williams Chaise Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/chaise-mauve-sw-6016)
- [Sherwin Williams Ruby Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/ruby-violet-sw-9076)
- [Sherwin Williams Plum Dandy](https://plan-home.com/color/plum-dandy-sw-6284)
- [Sherwin Williams Thistle](https://plan-home.com/color/thistle-sw-6283)
- [Sherwin Williams Wallflower](https://plan-home.com/color/wallflower-sw-6281)
- [Sherwin Williams Raisin](https://plan-home.com/color/raisin-sw-7630)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/archived-paint-colors/sw2936

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.