Black Emerald vs Raisin
Black Emerald and Raisin come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Black Emerald belongs to the blue-green family and Raisin to the grey family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 1 vs 3 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Black Emerald leans cool, Raisin reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 16.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Black Emerald vs Raisin in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Black Emerald and Raisin in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Black Emerald reads more restrained here, while Raisin adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Color Details
Black Emerald vs Raisin Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Black Emerald on one side and Raisin 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.