Bohemian Black
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
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.
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.
Master bedroom walls wrapped in rich Bohemian Black create drama.
@kbcwalk
Dark Bohemian Black walls establish an intimate bedroom atmosphere.
@kbcwalk
Bedroom walls painted Bohemian Black provide striking contrast.
@the_little_vintage_studio_
Bohemian Black walls give this bedroom a sophisticated, moody feel.
@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."
Kitchen cabinets finished in bold Bohemian Black command attention.
@tangerine6
Deep Bohemian Black cabinetry transforms the kitchen's visual impact.
@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.
Home exterior features dramatic Bohemian Black trim and accents.
@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.
Front door painted in Bohemian Black makes a bold entrance statement.
@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.
Home office walls in Bohemian Black create focus and depth.
@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.
Living room accent wall painted Bohemian Black anchors the space.
@jordie_pop
Accent wall in Bohemian Black adds dramatic contrast to living rooms.
@mikeys_wrkshp
Single wall painted Bohemian Black deepens the entire living space.
@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.
Furniture piece refinished in Bohemian Black gains modern edge.
@theblackbarndesigns
Coordinating Colors
Snowbound reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 4), opening up a space where Bohemian Black encloses it.
At LRV 86 vs 4, Extra White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 53 vs 4, Porch Ceiling is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Snowbound reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 4), opening up a space where Bohemian Black encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 4 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 4 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 4 vs 3), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 5 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 4 and 3, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 4 vs 3), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 5 vs 4), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 4 and 3, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 4 vs 4), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 4 vs 4), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
Pine Frost reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 4), opening up a space where Bohemian Black encloses it.
A 5-point LRV gap (9 vs 4) makes Vogue Green the marginally brighter of the two.
Kingston reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 4), opening up a space where Bohemian Black encloses it.
Holly Glen reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 4), opening up a space where Bohemian Black encloses it.
At LRV 84 vs 4, Serendipity is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 34 vs 4, Agate Green is decisively the brighter choice.
Courtyard reads slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 4), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.