Sherwin Williams Perle Noir SW 9154
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- Sherwin Williams Perle Noir for bathroom (6 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Perle Noir reviews (5 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Perle Noir undertones?
- Is Perle Noir SW 9154 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Perle Noir
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Perle Noir SW 9154
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Perle Noir SW 9154 |
| Code: | SW 9154 |
| Name: | Perle Noir |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | 2020 Haven |
What color is Sherwin Williams Perle Noir?
Sherwin Williams Perle Noir SW 9154 is a deep charcoal gray with a subtle violet cast visible in its #4f4d51 color value. It reads nearly black in low light, while brighter daylight reveals its softened gray character rather than a flat, inky black. Use it on cabinetry, interior doors, or a fireplace surround when a dark finish is wanted without the starkness of pure black. Perle Noir pairs well with pale gray walls, crisp white trim, brushed nickel, black metal, and light oak for contrast.
Sherwin Williams SW 9154 for bathroom (6 photos)
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Sherwin Williams Perle Noir reviews (5 photos)
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What are Sherwin Williams Perle Noir undertones?
Perle Noir is a deep, near-neutral charcoal gray. 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:
79, 77, 81
Is Sherwin Williams Perle Noir cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 270°, this black shade sits right in the neutral zone on the HSL color wheel—neither warm nor cool.
SW 9154 Perle Noir HSL code: 270, 3%, 31%
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 Perle Noir
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:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Perle Noir:
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 9154
Perle Noir
Darker shades
SW 9154
Perle Noir
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 Perle Noir with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 90, such as Sherwin Williams Rookwood Dark Green and Opaline.
LRV of Perle Noir
Perle Noir has an LRV of 7.52% 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 7.52%, 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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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #4f4d51 |
| RGB Decimal | 79, 77, 81 |
| RGB Percent | 30.98%, 30.20%, 31.76% |
| HSV | Hue: 270° Saturation: 4.94% Value: 31.76% |
| HSL | hsl(270, 3, 31) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 2.47 Magenta: 4.94 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 68.24 |
| YIQ | Y: 78.054 I: -0.094 Q: 1.668 |
| XYZ | X: 7.363 Y: 7.564 Z: 8.854 |
| CIE Lab | L:33.058 a:1.69 b:-2.066 |
| CIE Luv | L:33.058 u:0.856 v:-2.771 |
| Decimal | 5197137 |
| Hunter Lab | 27.503, -0.342, 0.164 |
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