Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black (SW 6258) records 2.85% LRV and 19.5 L*_HK lightness (#2F2F30, RGB 47/47/48). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=19.44, a*=0.24, b*=-0.64, C*=0.68, h°=290.6°) place SW 6258 in the Crisp Neutral True White/Grey class. Top cross-brand matches for Tricorn Black (SW 6258) are Behr Limousine Leather (MQ5-5, ΔE=4.2) and Benjamin Moore Black (2132-10, ΔE=0.64).
Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black (SW 6258, #2F2F30) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams) | Tricorn Black (SW 6258) | #2F2F30 | 2.85% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Limousine Leather (MQ5-5) | #3C3C3D | 4.53% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | ΔE 4.20 (91.2%) |
| Behr #2 | Limousine Leather (MQ5-05) | #3B3C3B | 4% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | ΔE 4.42 (90.7%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Black (2132-10) | #313132 | 3.08% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | ΔE 0.64 (98.7%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Black (HC-190) | #313132 | 3.08% | Crisp Neutral True White/Grey | ΔE 0.64 (98.7%) |
Visual ΔE=4.2 alternative to SW 6258: Limousine Leather (MQ5-5) delivers +1.7 LRV points lighter than Tricorn Black (SW 6258) with matched C*=0.66 saturation.
Visual ΔE=4.42 alternative to SW 6258: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05) delivers +1.1 LRV points lighter than Tricorn Black (SW 6258) with matched C*=0.8 saturation.
Visual ΔE=4.55 alternative to SW 6258: Raven Black (PPF-59) delivers +2.1 LRV points lighter than Tricorn Black (SW 6258) with -0.68 softer C*=0 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.64 match for SW 6258: Black (2132-10) delivers identical 3.08% reflectance to SW 6258 with matched C*=0.68 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.64 match for SW 6258: Black (HC-190) delivers identical 3.08% reflectance to SW 6258 with matched C*=0.68 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.23 equivalent for SW 6258: Black (PM-9) delivers identical 2.5% reflectance to SW 6258 with matched C*=0.82 saturation.
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Tricorn Black (SW 6258, C*=0.68) maintains stable neutral balance across N/S/E/W rooms.
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Code SW 6258 (Tricorn Black) reflects 2.85% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black (SW 6258) registers J'=21.9, a'=-0.13, and b'=-1.29 with HSL (240°, 1%, 19%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 19.5 L*_HK. Because SW 6258 carries a*=0.24 red-green and b*=-0.64 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=0.68, Tricorn Black projects a neutral crisp neutral true white/grey character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6258 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Tricorn Black (SW 6258) holds its native #312F2E swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6258 adapts to #332E2B; at 3500K halogen, Tricorn Black transitions to #342E2A; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6258 warms to #362D28; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Tricorn Black (SW 6258) settles at #372D27.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black (SW 6258, #2F2F30), Behr Limousine Leather (MQ5-5, #3C3C3D, LRV 4.53%) scores ΔE2000=4.2 and CAM16=5.68, followed by Limousine Leather (MQ5-05, ΔE=4.42). In Benjamin Moore, Black (2132-10, #313132, LRV 3.08%) achieves ΔE2000=0.64 ahead of Black (HC-190, ΔE=0.64). Coordinate SW 6258 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Alabaster (SW 7008) trim, Software (SW 7074) hallways, and Lazy Gray (SW 6254) accents.
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Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black (SW 6258) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 2.85% (#2F2F30) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 19.5 L*_HK.
At 2.85% reflectance, Tricorn Black (SW 6258) is a deep statement Sherwin-Williams shade (L*=19.44, RGB 47/47/48) suited for cabinetry, islands, or exterior accents.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=19.44, a*=0.24, b*=-0.64) classifies Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black (SW 6258) as a Neutral Crisp Neutral True White/Grey with C*=0.68 chroma and h°=290.6° hue.
Pair Tricorn Black (SW 6258) with Multi-Exposure Open Floor Plans for SW 6258 (2.85% LRV) and Natural White Oak & Provincial Walnut with Tricorn Black (SW 6258). Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6258 shifts from #2F2F30 toward #372D27.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black (SW 6258, #2F2F30) are Behr Limousine Leather (MQ5-5, #3C3C3D) at ΔE2000=4.2 and Benjamin Moore Black (2132-10, #313132) at ΔE2000=0.64.
Both MQ5-5 and 2132-10 matches are verified against Tricorn Black (SW 6258) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black (SW 6258, LRV 2.85%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008, #EDEAE0, LRV 82.35%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Alabaster (SW 7008) with Tricorn Black (SW 6258) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.