Black Swan
SW 6279 · Sherwin-Williams
Black Swan SW 6279 as a flat swatch, not a painted room
Sherwin-Williams
Black Swan
SW 6279
Subtle violet, a cool color
- Color family
- Neutral
- Sold for
- Interior and exterior
Sherwin-Williams Black Swan SW 6279 is a very dark neutral paint color with a subtle violet undertone and an LRV of 4, close to black on a wall.
Source: Sherwin-Williams's color data. Undertone labels describe our calculation, not the paint formula or a test in your room. How we assess colors.
Is Black Swan warm or cool? Undertones by the numbers
leans violet
Undertone
Subtle violet
A gentle lean, quiet on the wall.
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- Made with real paint
- Delivered next day
- Peels off clean

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