Sherwin-Williams Black of Night is a rich, sophisticated black with subtle cool green and blue undertones. This deeply saturated hue creates dramatic, moody spaces and serves as a stunning choice for accent walls, interior doors, and modern cabinetry.
Will Black of Night clash with your room?
Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | SW 6993 |
| HEX Code | #323639 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 3.64 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Green |
| Hidden Undertones | Blue, Gray |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, East |
| Best For | Accent walls, interior doors, cabinetry, dramatic dining rooms |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital color test: A deep black hue applied to a bold accent wall, illuminated by moody ambient lighting alongside light white oak floors.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Low, moody ambient lighting with a warm spotlight focused on artwork
- Surrounding Walls:SW Snowbound
- Flooring:Light white oak for stark contrast
- Textiles:Cream bouclé
- Art:Large-scale abstract minimalist canvas
Complementary Paint Colors
Concept board: A dramatic black shade applied to a solid interior door, contrasted by rich herringbone walnut and crisp white walls.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright hallway lighting creating a crisp silhouette effect
- Wall Color:SW Pure White
- Hardware:Knurled brass levers
- Flooring:Herringbone walnut
- Trim:SW Pure White
Complementary Paint Colors
Digital visualization: A sleek black tone applied to modern flat-panel cabinetry, warmed by under-cabinet LED glow and a dark walnut ribbed backsplash.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm under-cabinet LED glow mixed with soft overhead pendant light
- Countertops:White Macaubas quartzite
- Backsplash:Vertical ribbed wood stained dark walnut
- Hardware:Matte black and brass edge pulls
- Wall Color:SW Drift of Mist
Complementary Paint Colors
Design visualization: An intense black hue color-drenching a dramatic dining room, paired with an alabaster chandelier and unlacquered brass accents.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Dimmed, moody lighting from a glowing alabaster chandelier
- Trim Color:SW Black of Night (Color Drenched)
- Table Material:Ebonized oak
- Chairs:Olive green mohair
- Metals:Unlacquered brass
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