Tricorn Black
Tricorn Black is a Neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams, but its character reaches beyond a single label. It appears in 2021 Tapestry, Reasoned and Rejuvenation - Spring/Summer 2022, plus 3 more, placing it within several distinct decorating stories rather than a single fixed look. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#2F2F30LRV
2.85
Tricorn Black's Color Strip
Tricorn Black is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip 251 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Tricorn Black in Rooms
Follow Tricorn Black from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 34 sourced room photos sit alongside 7 generated visualizations.
1 Living Room Photo
The 1 living room image turn a neutral swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its muted saturation softens the color’s edges, making texture and shadow part of the composition.
Accent wall in dramatic Tricorn Black anchors the living room.
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7 Bedroom Photos
Tricorn Black (6258) moves through 7 bedroom images without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Bedroom walls in Tricorn Black create intimate, sophisticated retreat.
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2 Kitchen Photos
In a hardworking room where color meets movement and strong surfaces, the most interesting quality of Tricorn Black (6258) may be the way it responds to stone, timber, tile and metal finishes. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Kitchen cabinets finished in Tricorn Black add modern elegance.
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A kitchen island finished in Tricorn Black anchors the cooking space.
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6 Bathroom Photos
Across 6 bathroom images, Tricorn Black (6258) meets window light, mirrors and focused task lighting. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Bathroom tile accents paired with Tricorn Black walls.
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1 Home Office Photo
Its place within 2021 Tapestry and Reasoned hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit. In this setting, let daylight beside desk lamps and screen glow and wood, paper, shelving and upholstered seating guide the final sample decision.
Office walls in Tricorn Black provide focused work environment.
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3 House Photos
Tricorn Black (6258) moves through 3 house images without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Exterior house color in Tricorn Black makes bold statement.
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Exterior siding in Tricorn Black creates a striking, minimalist home facade.
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Tricorn Black exterior cladding lends contemporary sophistication to this house.
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6 Front Door Photos
Tricorn Black (6258) moves through 6 front door images without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Front entry door in Tricorn Black welcomes with confidence.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Its place within 2021 Tapestry and Reasoned hints at the range of palettes it can inhabit. In this setting, let natural light, candles and pendant lighting and timber, table linen, glass and artwork guide the final sample decision.
Dining room walls in Tricorn Black enhance intimate gatherings.
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8 Misc Photos
Against a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes, Tricorn Black (6258) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. With an LRV of 2.9, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Hallway painted Tricorn Black creates sophisticated passage.
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6 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
In cabinetry, where color becomes part of the room’s architecture, the most interesting quality of Tricorn Black (6258) may be the way it responds to countertops, hardware, splashbacks and flooring. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Kitchen cabinets painted in Tricorn Black create a bold, contemporary look.
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Expert Perspectives
Articles and features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
Ice Cube reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 3), opening up a space where Tricorn Black encloses it.
Classic Light Buff reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 3), opening up a space where Tricorn Black encloses it.
Blithe Blue reflects far more light (LRV 46 vs 3), opening up a space where Tricorn Black encloses it.
Trim Color
Ice Cube reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 3), opening up a space where Tricorn Black encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 3 vs 3), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 3 and 3, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
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.
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 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.
With LRVs of 4 and 3, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Cocoon reflects far more light (LRV 15 vs 3), opening up a space where Tricorn Black encloses it.
At LRV 66 vs 3, Crushed Ice is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 20 vs 3, Country Tweed is decisively the brighter choice.
Chatroom reflects far more light (LRV 41 vs 3), opening up a space where Tricorn Black encloses it.
At LRV 58 vs 3, Repose Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 69 vs 3, Solstice is decisively the brighter choice.
At Ease Soldier reflects far more light (LRV 32 vs 3), opening up a space where Tricorn Black encloses it.
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Manufacturer description
Smarten up your space with this trendy, never-boring black. Pair it with white for a classic contrast. Since it's a true black, it works with any undertone.