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Sherwin Williams Caviar (SW 6990) Paint Color


Color Name: Caviar (SW 6990)
Hex Color Code: #313031
RGB Color Code: RGB(49, 48, 49)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 2.0%, 0.0%, 80.8%





About Caviar (SW 6990) color - its meaning and example


What color is Caviar (SW 6990)?

Caviar (SW 6990) color belongs to the Neutral Black color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Caviar (SW 6990) is #313031, and the RGB color code is RGB(49, 48, 49).

In the RGB color model, Caviar (SW 6990) has a red value of 49, a green value of 48, and a blue value of 49. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 2.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 80.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 300° (degrees), 1.0 % saturation, and 19.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Caviar (SW 6990) has a hue of 300° (degrees), 2.0 % saturation and 19.2 % brightness/value.


Caviar (SW 6990) is cool or warm?

The color Caviar (SW 6990) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Caviar (SW 6990)?

Caviar (SW 6990) has an LRV of nearly 3. By LRV value, it is a very dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Caviar (SW 6990)

Light Color


Compare LRV 3 of Caviar (SW 6990) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 3 puts Sherwin Williams Caviar (SW 6990) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Caviar (SW 6990) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(49, 48, 49)
Red
49 (19.2%)
Green
48 (18.8%)
Blue
49 (19.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
2.04%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
80.78%

HSL

HSL(300deg, 1.0 %, 19.0 %)

Hue
300°
Saturation
1.03 %.
Lightness
19.02 %.

RYB

RYB(170, 174, 188)
Red
170 (66.5%)
Yellow
174 (68.3%)
Blue
188 (73.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
300°
Saturation
2.04 %.
Brightness / Value
19.22 %.

HWB

H: 300°

W: 18.82 %

B: 80.78 %

XYZ

X : 2.88

Y : 2.99

Z : 3.33

YXY

Y1 : 2.99

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 80.78%

M : 81.18%

Y : 80.78%


LRV

~ 3 %

Munsell Color System

9.2P 1.9/0.1

CIE-Lab

L : 20

A : 0.68

B : -0.48

CIE-Lch

L : 20

C : 0.83

H : 324.42

CIE-Luv

L : 20

U : 0.43

V : -0.57

Hunter-Lab

L : 17.29

A : -0.54

B : 0.68






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Caviar (SW 6990) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Caviar (SW 6990) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#333333
Dark Charcoal
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#343434
Jet Black
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#353839
Onyx
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#3F3F3F
Shadow Gray
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Classic


Caviar (SW 6990) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Caviar (SW 6990) to RAL Classic


#2B2B2C
RAL 9004 - Signal Black
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#2A292A
RAL 9017 - Traffic Black
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#2F3234
RAL 7021 - Black Gray
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#27292B
RAL 9011 - Graphite Black
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Caviar (SW 6990) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Caviar (SW 6990) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Caviar (SW 6990) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Caviar (SW 6990) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Caviar (SW 6990) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Caviar (SW 6990) to Pantone PMS


#363432
PANTONE 10399 C
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#2D2926
PANTONE Black C
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#25282A
PANTONE 426 C
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#3D3A3E
PANTONE 8602 C
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


British Standard 4800


Caviar (SW 6990) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Caviar (SW 6990) to British Standard 4800


#323638
BS 18-B-27 - Grey
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#36312D
BS 04-B-25 - Saracen
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#221F1C
BS 22-B-29 - Deep Purple
ΔE - 6.07 (93.9% similar)





Paint similar to Caviar (SW 6990) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Caviar (SW 6990) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Caviar (SW 6990) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Caviar (SW 6990) to Sherwin Williams


#313031
Caviar (SW 6990)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#323132
Black Magic (SW 6991)
ΔE - 0.32 (99.7% similar)
#2F2F30
Tricorn Black (SW 6258)
ΔE - 0.77 (99.2% similar)
#353337
Domino (SW 6989)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Caviar (SW 6990) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Caviar (SW 6990) to Benjamin Moore


#313132
Black (2132-10)
ΔE - 0.71 (99.3% similar)
#333334
Jet Black (2120-10)
ΔE - 1.11 (98.9% similar)
#353435
Universal Black (2118-10)
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#343435
Twilight Zone (2127-10)
ΔE - 1.38 (98.6% similar)


Valspar


Caviar (SW 6990) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Caviar (SW 6990) to Valspar


#2E2E30
Noir (4009-2)
ΔE - 1.08 (98.9% similar)
#2F2F2F
Tomcat (8006-12G)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#292A2D
Dark Kettle Black (4011-2)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#2F3238
Very Black (5011-2)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Caviar (SW 6990) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Caviar (SW 6990) to Dunn-Edwards


#3B3A3A
Black (DEA 002)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#3E3F41
Dark Engine (DE 6350)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#464647
Black Tie (DE 6357)
ΔE - 7.15 (92.9% similar)
#414549
Stargazing (DE 6336)
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)


Behr


Caviar (SW 6990) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Caviar (SW 6990) to Behr


#3B3C3B
Limousine Leather (MQ5-05)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#3D3E3E
Carbon (N520-7)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#3F3F3E
Black (Behr)
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)
#413F3E
Blackout (N510-7)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)


PPG Paints


Caviar (SW 6990) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Caviar (SW 6990) to PPG Paints


#3C3D3D
Starless Sky (PPG0995-7)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#414040
Black Magic (PPG1001-7)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#404149
Napoleon (PPG1013-7)
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)
#464544
Onyx (PPG1011-7)
ΔE - 6.95 (93.1% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Caviar (SW 6990) - #313031 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Caviar (SW 6990) - #313031 Color Images and Patterns


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