Tricorn Black
Sherwin-Williams
SW 6258
Tricorn Black is the closest thing in the deck to a true, undertone-free black. It does not flash blue, green, or brown, which makes it the safe call for front doors, iron railings, window frames, and graphic high-contrast schemes. Where Iron Ore softens, Tricorn commits, and that crispness is exactly what modern and traditional projects alike borrow it for.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Benjamin Moore: Black HC-190 (#313132) · Black PM-9 (#2B2C2D) · Jet Black 2120-10 (#333334)
Farrow & Ball: Smelt Black No. G18 (#3C3C3C) · Pitch Black No. 256 (#3D3C3C) · Black Blue No. 95 (#3E4245)
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors: Caviar SW 6990 (#313031) · Black Magic SW 6991 (#323132) · Domino SW 6989 (#353337)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Tricorn Black?
The hex code for Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black SW 6258 is #2F2F30. In RGB that is 47, 47, 48. Use these values to reproduce Tricorn Black in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Benjamin Moore equivalent of Tricorn Black?
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Tricorn Black is Black HC-190 (#313132). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Tricorn Black warm or cool?
Tricorn Black is neutral, neither warm nor cool, and that is its entire selling point. With an LRV of approximately 2.9, it absorbs nearly all light and reads as solid black in every condition, indoors and out. Because it has no undertone to clash, it works against warm creams, cool grays, and saturated color equally well. Use a sheen deliberately: matte hides texture, satin and gloss sharpen the line work.
Why does Tricorn Black look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #2F2F30 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Tricorn Black have?
Tricorn Black has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 3, meaning it reflects about 3% of visible light. That low value makes it a dramatic, light-absorbing choice that works well with strong natural light or as an accent.
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