Caviar
Caviar is a genuinely dark Neutral from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 24 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#313031
LRV
2.97
Caviar's Color Strip
Caviar is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Tricorn Black and Black Magic. The strip spans from Tricorn Black at the lightest end to Iron Ore at the deepest. Strip 251 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Caviar in Real Rooms
Caviar has a low LRV of 2.97 — 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, kitchen cabinets, house, front door, home office, misc and bathroom.
3 Bedroom Photos
There's a rhythmic quality to Caviar in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.
Bedroom accent wall in Caviar creates a striking, sophisticated focal point.
@the_house_on_boone
Bedroom walls in Caviar provide a bold, dramatic backdrop for furnishings.
@the_house_on_boone
Bedroom walls in Caviar establish a calm, restful sleeping sanctuary.
@mightyalrightyhome
6 Living Room Photos
Caviar anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
A fireplace wall painted in rich Caviar anchors this modern living room.
@homedesignbymady
7 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Cabinet color commits in a way wall color doesn't — it reads from every angle and dominates the room's material palette. Caviar earns that commitment. It pairs with hardware in brass, matte black, or unlacquered bronze without fighting any of them.
Sleek cabinetry in Caviar provides sophisticated storage throughout the kitchen.
@lici.hoover.interior.design
2 House Photos
Caviar 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.
Exterior siding in Caviar gives this home a striking, modern appearance.
@rachel.reiss
This home's facade showcases Caviar for a bold, contemporary curb appeal.
@myindigohome
1 Front Door Photo
Choosing Caviar for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.
A front door painted Caviar welcomes visitors with dramatic sophistication.
@the.redwood.house
1 Home Office Photo
To create a "library" feel in your home office, use Caviar on both the walls and the built-in shelving. This monochromatic approach creates a sophisticated, academic atmosphere that makes the room feel like a true destination for thought.
Home office walls in Caviar create a focused, professional work environment.
@troyerandtroyercustomcabinets
3 Misc Photos
Observe the use of Caviar on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
Furniture painted in Caviar takes on new depth and character.
@tevfabindustries
This dresser gets a luxurious makeover painted in deep Caviar.
@rylan.designs
Caviar envelops this cinema room in deep, immersive darkness.
@mightyalrightyhome
1 Bathroom Photo
Pairing Caviar with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
Bathroom walls in Caviar create an intimate, spa-like retreat.
@thistifftoday
Coordinating Colors
Oh Pistachio reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 3), opening up a space where Caviar encloses it.
Trim Color
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 3 vs 3), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 3 vs 3), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 4 vs 3), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 4 and 3, 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.
With LRVs of 3 and 3, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 4 and 3, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 72 vs 3, Window Pane is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 57 vs 3, Holly Glen is decisively the brighter choice.
Agate Green reflects far more light (LRV 34 vs 3), opening up a space where Caviar encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 3 vs 3), so neither reads brighter in a room.