ColorplanGreenblack
SW 6994 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 4 · dark
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Greenblack (SW 6994) is a very dark black with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 4. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Blacktop (2135-10), Farrow & Ball Pitch Black (No.256) and Behr Limousine Leather (MQ5-05). For trim, try Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Black |
| LRV | 4.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #373A3A |
| RGB | 55, 58, 58 |
| HSL | 180°, 3%, 22% |
About Greenblack
Greenblack (SW 6994) is a true black from Sherwin-Williams with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 4, Greenblack absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Greenblack stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Inkwell (SW 6992), it's lighter and warmer.
How Greenblack changes with the light
Greenblack is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Greenblack will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Greenblack will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Greenblack from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Greenblack looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Greenblack in real homes
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Greenblack equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 1.3
Also close: Black Tar (ΔE 1.6)
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Greenblack questions
What undertone does Greenblack have?
Greenblack is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Greenblack stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Greenblack a light or dark color?
Greenblack has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 4.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 4, Greenblack absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Greenblack in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Blacktop 2135-10 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black No.256 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Limousine Leather MQ5-05 (very close, ΔE 1.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Greenblack?
Try Ceiling Bright White (SW 7007) on trim and Extra White (SW 7006) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Greenblack's undertone.
Where does Greenblack work best?
Greenblack works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 4, Greenblack absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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