Sherwin-Williams • 6988

Bohemian Black

Name: Sherwin-Williams Bohemian Black 6988
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Bohemian Black (6988) is a standout Neutral in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 13 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#3B373C

LRV

4.03

Light Reflectance Value

4.03

dark

Temperatureneutral

SaturationMuted

Collection

Artistically Bright

Bohemian Black's Color Strip

Bohemian Black is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Domino and Black Swan. The strip spans from Rockweed at the lightest end to Black Swan at the deepest. Strip 252 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.

C1Rockweed C2Black Bean C3Raisin C4Deep Forest Brown C5Domino C6Bohemian Black

C7Black Swan

Bohemian Black in Real Rooms

Bohemian Black has a low LRV of 4.03 — 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, kitchen cabinets, house, front door, home office, living room and misc.

4 Bedroom Photos

For guest bedrooms, Bohemian Black is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.

Bohemian Black Bedroom

@kbcwalk

Bohemian Black Bedroom

@kbcwalk

Bedroom

@the_little_vintage_studio_

Bohemian Black Bedroom

@jenobobeno

2 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Choosing Bohemian Black 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."

Bohemian Black Kitchen Cabinets

@tangerine6

Sw 6988 Kitchen Cabinets

@tangerine6

1 House Photo

On the exterior, Bohemian Black holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.

Exterior

@missspeakeasy

1 Front Door Photo

A front door in Bohemian Black 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 Bohemian Black door color

@kristinasodanohome

1 Home Office Photo

Bohemian Black in a home office signals that the space was thought about. The color holds up under the scrutiny of video calls without feeling staged, and it stays comfortable across the full working day in a way that brighter colors often don't.

SW Bohemian Black home office color

@innovatusdesign

3 Living Room Photos

The beauty of Bohemian Black in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.

Sherwin Williams Bohemian Black Living Room

@jordie_pop

Sw Bohemian Black Accent Wall

@mikeys_wrkshp

Sw Bohemian Black Accent Wall

@reaglelivinghomesinmaryland

1 Misc Photo

In laundry rooms, Bohemian Black adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.