How popular is Black Swan?
Searches per month · USAbout 260 searches a month in the US
Google search volume for “Sherwin-Williams Black Swan” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Black Swan
Black Swan is a versatile, medium-dark gray with cool undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 4 and absorbs nearly all light, making it ideal for creating intimate, cozy atmospheres or as an accent.
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The nearest Sherwin-Williams colors with the same hue and saturation as Black Swan, a visible step lighter or darker.
Color Specifications
- Name
- Black Swan
- Brand
- Sherwin-Williams
- Code
- SW 6279
- Hex
- #3A373E
- RGB
- 58, 55, 62
- HSL
- 266, 6%, 23%
- CMYK
- 6, 11, 0, 76Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 23.6, 2.9, -3.9
- CSS
- --sherwin-williams-black-swan
- LRV
- 4 (Very Dark)
- Undertone
- Cool
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flatmatteeg-shelsatinsemi-glosshigh-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.