Caviar is a deep, soft black with a faintly warm, inky quality. It reads rich and luxurious on doors, cabinetry and trim. It is a popular alternative to Tricorn Black when a slightly softer black is wanted.
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Undertone: Deep soft black, nearly neutral.
LRV 3: Caviar is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.
Where to use it: Exterior, kitchen, trim.
Trim: Caviar pairs well with Pure White SW 7005 for trim, doors and ceilings.
Sherwin-Williams colors that work with Caviar on walls, trim and accents.
The closest matches to Caviar from Benjamin Moore and Behr, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.
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The digital hex value for Sherwin-Williams Caviar (SW 6990) is #313031, which is rgb(49, 48, 49). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.
Sherwin-Williams Caviar has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 3. LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white), so Caviar is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.
Caviar has a deep soft black, nearly neutral undertone. By its digital value it sits on a fairly neutral middle, but north-facing light will cool it down and warm bulbs will warm it up, so test a sample in the room where you plan to use it.
The closest Benjamin Moore color to Sherwin-Williams Caviar is Onyx (2133-10, #353434), which is nearly identical by digital value (ΔE 1.9). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.
The closest Behr color to Sherwin-Williams Caviar is Limousine Leather (MQ5-05, #3B3C3B), which is close by digital value (ΔE 5.4). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.