PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsTricorn Blackvs Sherwin-WilliamsCaviar
Why this comparison. Both SW blacks; Caviar is a hair softer and warmer than Tricorn.
Tricorn Black and Caviar are very close (ΔE 3.73). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 6258
Tricorn Black
#2F2F30 · LRV 3
Undertone: true neutral
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 6990
Caviar
#23272A · LRV 3
Undertone: blue / cool
The numbers
ΔE2000
3.73
noticeable
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
0
Caviar is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Different
Tricorn Black: true neutral
Caviar: blue / cool
Caviar: blue / cool
LRV is essentially equal (3 vs 3) — both reflect light the same.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Tricorn Black | Caviar |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams |
| SKU | SW 6258 | SW 6990 |
| Hex | #2F2F30 | #23272A |
| RGB | 47, 47, 48 | 35, 39, 42 |
| LRV | 3 | 3 |
| Undertone | true neutral | blue / cool |
| Family | Black | Black |
When to pick which
PICK TRICORN BLACK
Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black
Best when you want the more neutral baseline — works in nearly any room.
PICK CAVIAR
Sherwin-Williams Caviar
Best when you want a cooler, more architectural read — pairs with chrome, steel, and crisp whites.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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