Sherwin Williams Black Magic SW 6991
| Official page: | Black Magic SW 6991 |
| Code: | SW 6991 |
| Name: | Black Magic |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | High Voltage, 2015 Unrestrained, Pottery Barn Teen, Creative |
What color is Sherwin Williams Black Magic?
Sherwin Williams Black Magic (SW 6991) is a luxurious and dramatic shade that creates a bold statement in any room. This deep and sophisticated color adds a sense of mystery and elegance, perfect for a moody bedroom or a chic living room. Black Magic exudes a sense of modernity and glamour, making it ideal for a stylish home office or a sleek dining room. Whether used as an accent wall or as the main color, SW 6991 brings a touch of sophistication and allure to any space. Embrace the power of Black Magic to transform your room into a sophisticated sanctuary.
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What are Sherwin Williams Black Magic undertones?
Black Magic has a purple 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:
#323132
RGB code:
50, 49, 50
Is Sherwin Williams Black Magic SW 6991 cool or warm?
With a hue of 300°, this black shade sits right in the neutral zone on the HSL color wheel—neither warm nor cool.
SW 6991 Black Magic HSL code: 300, 1%, 19%
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 Magic
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 black shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Black Magic:
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 6991
Black Magic
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 Magic with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 120, such as Sherwin Williams Kingston and Window Pane.
LRV of Black Magic
Black Magic has an LRV of 3.12% 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 3.12%, 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 | #323132 | |
| RGB Decimal | 50, 49, 50 | |
| RGB Percent | 19.61%, 19.22%, 19.61% | |
| HSV | Hue: 300° Saturation: 2.0% Value: 19.61% | |
| HSL | hsl(300, 1, 19) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 80.39 | |
| YIQ | Y: 49.413 I: 0.275 Q: 0.523 | |
| XYZ | X: 2.989 Y: 3.105 Z: 3.459 | |
| CIE Lab | L:20.46 a:0.673 b:-0.478 | |
| CIE Luv | L:20.46 u:0.437 v:-0.564 | |
| Decimal | 3289394 | |
| Hunter Lab | 17.621, -0.556, 0.698 |
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