Black Emerald by Sherwin-Williams paint color
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Black Emerald

1%LRV Value
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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.

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Black Emerald Technical Profile

HEX Code#12221D
RGB18, 34, 29
LRV1.4
Color Familygreen
BrandSherwin-Williams

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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
Visible difference
Benjamin MooreBlack Forest Green

Black Forest Green

Benjamin Moore

Visible difference

Black Suede

Behr

Visible difference

Pearl Opal Green

RAL

Visible difference

Shaded Aspen

Dutch Boy

Visible difference

Deep Onyx

Kilz

Visible difference

Silent Sea

Hirshfield's

Visible difference

Silent Sea

Vista Paint

Visible difference

Tuxedo

Valspar

Visible difference

Nourish .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Deepest Woodland Green

PPG

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Refined Green

Dunn-Edwards

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Pitch Black

Farrow & Ball

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Colors That Work With Black Emerald

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Black Emerald

Complement

Black Blue

Black Emerald Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Kingston

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Festival Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Starry Night

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Rita's Rouge

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Site White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Heartfelt

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

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Silver Feather

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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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