Sherwin Williams Perle Noir SW 9154
| 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 sophisticated dark gray with subtle blue undertones, adding depth and elegance to any space. This versatile color pairs beautifully with crisp whites, such as Sherwin Williams Snowbound, creating a striking contrast that enhances the modern feel of a room. For a more cozy and intimate atmosphere, combine Perle Noir with warm neutrals like Sherwin Williams Alabaster or Kilim Beige. Embrace the moody allure of Perle Noir by incorporating touches of metallic accents or rich jewel tones like emerald green or sapphire blue for a luxurious and stylish look. Elevate your design with Sherwin Williams Perle Noir and create a space that exudes timeless sophistication.
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What are Sherwin Williams Perle Noir undertones?
Perle Noir 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:
#4F4D51
RGB code:
79, 77, 81
Is Sherwin Williams Perle Noir SW 9154 cool or warm?
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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
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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| 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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