Greenblack
Greenblack 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 42 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#373A3A
LRV
4.13
Greenblack's Color Strip
Greenblack is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Black Of Night and Iron Ore. 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.
Greenblack in Real Rooms
Greenblack has a low LRV of 4.13 — 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 living room, bathroom, house, kitchen cabinets, home office, front door and bedroom.
10 Living Room Photos
Choosing Greenblack 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.
Living room walls wrapped in Greenblack create moody sophistication.
@simply40north
9 Bathroom Photos
Using Greenblack 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.
Bathroom tile and walls work beautifully with Greenblack.
@carlyvolwiler
9 House Photos
Using Greenblack on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.
Exterior siding in Greenblack delivers understated, timeless curb appeal.
@eldridgedesignco
8 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
On kitchen cabinets, Greenblack adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.
Kitchen cabinet fronts finished in Greenblack create upscale contrast.
@arrowcreeklodge
3 Home Office Photos
The psychology of home office color matters more than most people acknowledge. Greenblack is calm without being inert — it creates the kind of visual quiet that supports sustained focus. Lean into darker wood tones; avoid white furniture, which will compete for attention.
Office walls in Greenblack foster focused, composed work environments.
@ourforevertnfarmhouse
Workspace walls painted Greenblack inspire calm, creative concentration.
@ourforevertnfarmhouse
Home office walls painted Greenblack encourage focused productivity.
@illuminaredesigns
2 Front Door Photos
Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Greenblack rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.
A front door painted Greenblack makes a striking architectural statement.
@ceciliamariehome
Entryway doors finished in Greenblack welcome guests with gravitas.
@bailiehurst
1 Bedroom Photo
In the context of a primary suite, Greenblack suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
Bedroom accent walls in Greenblack anchor serene, personal retreats.
@designingontheside
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 83 vs 4, Snowbound is decisively the brighter choice.
Extra White reflects far more light (LRV 86 vs 4), opening up a space where Greenblack encloses it.
Rave Red reads slightly lighter (LRV 11 vs 4), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Trim Color
At LRV 83 vs 4, Snowbound is decisively the brighter choice.
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.
With LRVs of 4 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 4), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 4 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.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 4 vs 4), 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 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Mauve Tinge reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 4), opening up a space where Greenblack encloses it.
At LRV 50 vs 4, Studio Mauve is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 5 vs 4), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Vaguely Mauve reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 4), opening up a space where Greenblack encloses it.
With LRVs of 4 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Rosaline Pearl reflects far more light (LRV 27 vs 4), opening up a space where Greenblack encloses it.
With LRVs of 5 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Lighter Colors
A 9-point LRV gap (14 vs 4) makes Mountain Pass the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 4 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.