Tricorn Black is a clean, true black with no strong undertone. It looks crisp and graphic on doors, window frames, cabinetry and accent walls. It is a staple for modern farmhouse exteriors and high-contrast interiors.
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Undertone: True neutral black.
LRV 3: Tricorn Black is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.
Where to use it: Exterior, kitchen, trim, office.
Trim: Tricorn Black pairs well with Pure White SW 7005 for trim, doors and ceilings.
Sherwin-Williams colors that work with Tricorn Black on walls, trim and accents.
The closest matches to Tricorn Black 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 Tricorn Black (SW 6258) is #2F2F30, which is rgb(47, 47, 48). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.
Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black has an LRV (light reflectance value) of 3. LRV runs from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white), so Tricorn Black is a very dark color that absorbs most of the light.
Tricorn Black has a true neutral black 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 Tricorn Black is Onyx (2133-10, #353434), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 2.5). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.
The closest Behr color to Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black is Limousine Leather (MQ5-05, #3B3C3B), which is close by digital value (ΔE 5.9). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.