Black Emerald 2936 is a green paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #12221D and LRV 1. Its closest cross-brand match is Black Forest Green from Benjamin Moore (a visible but close match), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #12221D · 2936
Black Emerald
1%LRV Value
Black Emerald Technical Profile
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Black Emerald in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Black Emerald in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsBlack Emerald
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Benjamin MooreBlack Forest Green
Black Forest Green
Benjamin Moore
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Black Suede
Behr
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Pearl Opal Green
RAL
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Shaded Aspen
Dutch Boy
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Deep Onyx
Kilz
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Silent Sea
Hirshfield's
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Silent Sea
Vista Paint
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Tuxedo
Valspar
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Nourish .06
Colorhouse
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Deepest Woodland Green
PPG
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Refined Green
Dunn-Edwards
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Pitch Black
Farrow & Ball
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Black Emerald
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Black Emerald
#12221D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#293A3E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Black Emerald
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Black Emerald Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Black Emerald.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Black Emerald — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Black Emerald from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Black Emerald are Black Forest Green by Benjamin Moore (a close match), Chrome Green by Benjamin Moore (a close match), Essex Green by Benjamin Moore (a close match) — the best options for getting Black Emerald's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Black Emerald?
Black Emerald has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 1.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Black Emerald depends on the room. Here's how to choose.