Avocado vs Tricorn Black
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Avocado reads as beige-greige, while Tricorn Black reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Avocado (LRV 20) reflects noticeably more light than Tricorn Black (LRV 3), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Avocado runs warm while Tricorn Black is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 37.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Avocado vs Tricorn Black in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Avocado and Tricorn Black in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are one of the few spaces where you're genuinely enclosed by the paint color, which makes the choice between these two more consequential. Avocado reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Tricorn Black.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are constantly compared against adjacent materials, which means subtle differences between these two become much more visible. Avocado reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Tricorn Black.
Color Details
Avocado vs Tricorn Black Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Avocado on one side and Tricorn Black on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.