Black Emerald vs Zany Pink paint color comparison

Black Emerald vs Zany Pink

Black EmeraldSherwin-WilliamsvsZany PinkSherwin-WilliamsΔE 74.1 — Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Black Emerald reads as blue-green, while Zany Pink reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 31 vs 1, Zany Pink will read as the brighter of the two — a 29-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Black Emerald's cool character against Zany Pink's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 74.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Black Emerald
Sherwin-Williams · 2936
LRV1.4
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number2936
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Zany Pink
Sherwin-Williams · 6858
LRV30.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6858
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Black Emerald vs Zany Pink Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Black Emerald on one side and Zany Pink on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.