Sherwin-Williams • 6991

Black Magic

Name: Sherwin-Williams Black Magic 6991
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Black Magic remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 50 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#323132

LRV

3.13

Light Reflectance Value

3.13

dark

Temperatureneutral

SaturationMuted

Collection

2015 Unrestrained Creative High Voltage Pottery Barn Teen

Black Magic's Color Strip

Black Magic is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Caviar and Inkwell. The strip spans from Tricorn Black at the lightest end to Iron Ore at the deepest. As part of strip 251, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.

C1Tricorn Black C2Caviar C3Black Magic

C4Inkwell C5Black Of Night C6Greenblack C7Iron Ore

Black Magic in Real Rooms

Black Magic has a low LRV of 3.13 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a bedroom, living room, bathroom, kitchen cabinets, kitchen, front door, house, misc and dining room.

5 Bedroom Photos

Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Black Magic reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.

SW 6991 bedroom accent wall

@interiors_kdm

Sherwin Williams Black Magic bedroom accent wall

@made_by_pietrek

Sherwin Williams SW 6991 bedroom accent wall

@simplymadehome

SW Black Magic bedroom accent wall photo

@malibustaging

SW Black Magic bedroom interior

@taralewinteriors

12 Living Room Photos

Choosing Black Magic for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.

SW Black Magic living room paint review

@jillysue317

5 Bathroom Photos

Using Black Magic on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.

Sherwin Williams SW 6991 bathroom photo

@walnutandpinedesign

Black Magic bathroom review

@thejimenezcasa

SW Black Magic bathroom paint

@brah.holler.farms

Sherwin Williams Black Magic bathroom

@oatmeal_modern

Sherwin Williams Black Magic bathroom

@oatmeal_modern

6 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Choosing Black Magic for cabinets allows you to be more adventurous with your tile and stone choices. Because the cabinetry is so well-grounded, it can balance out a heavily veined marble or a colorful geometric backsplash without the room feeling "busy."

SW 6991 kitchen cabinets paint

@rosewoodcustombuilders

1 Kitchen Photo

On kitchen walls, Black Magic adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.

SW Black Magic kitchen island

@redrosesandrust

6 Front Door Photos

A front door in Black Magic changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.

SW 6991 front door

@inspiringaccents

7 House Photos

Black Magic on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.

Sherwin Williams SW 6991 exterior paint

@cambridgeclassichomes

7 Misc Photos

See how Black Magic is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.

SW 6991 painted furniture

@elysetharpdiy

1 Dining Room Photo

Pairing Black Magic with a white ceiling and high white wainscoting creates a classic, high-contrast look that is perfect for a traditional dining space. It brings a sense of architectural rhythm and formality that is hard to achieve with lighter tones.