Sherwin Williams Black Magic SW 6991
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- Black Magic for bedroom (5 photos)
- Black Magic for living room (4 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Black Magic for bathroom (6 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 6991 on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
- Black Magic for exterior (9 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Black Magic reviews (13 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Black Magic undertones?
- Is Black Magic SW 6991 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Black Magic
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Black Magic SW 6991
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| 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 near-black charcoal with a balanced, low-saturation appearance rather than a stark pitch-black read. Its #323132 color value keeps it deep and grounded, while the close mix of red, green, and blue gives it a largely neutral cast. In bright daylight, Black Magic may show its charcoal character more clearly; in dim rooms or at night, it can appear almost black. Use it for a dramatic accent wall, interior doors, cabinetry, or exterior trim, especially alongside crisp white, pale greige, natural oak, brushed brass, or matte black hardware.
Black Magic for bedroom (5 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing grey shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Black Magic for living room (4 photos)
Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this grey shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 6991 for bathroom (6 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm dark grey real bathrooms.
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Sherwin Williams SW 6991 on kitchen cabinets (5 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Black Magic for exterior (9 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 warm grey hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Sherwin Williams Black Magic reviews (13 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey 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 Magic undertones?
Black Magic is a deep, near-neutral near-black. Its chroma is so low that assigning a specific hue-based undertone would be misleading. Because it is close to neutral, nearby surfaces and the color of the light can noticeably change how warm or cool it appears.
HEX value:
RGB code:
50, 49, 50
Is Sherwin Williams Black Magic cool or warm?
warm
cool
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 in 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
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 | #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 |
Color equivalents
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