Caviar 6990 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #313031, estimated LRV 3 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is True Black from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #313031 · 6990
Caviar
3%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
More about Caviar
Caviar is a true, deep black at LRV 3 — a clean, neutral black without an obvious blue or brown cast, which makes it the choice for sharp, graphic trim, doors, and cabinetry. Where Inkwell leans cool, Caviar is about as dark and pure as Sherwin-Williams' line goes.
On trim against light walls it reads crisp; on a whole surface it's a soft, deep black rather than a void. It pairs with anything. Its near-identical cross-brand match is Benjamin Moore Black.
Caviar Technical Profile
HEX Code#313031
RGB49, 48, 49
Estimated LRV3.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Caviar
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caviar
#313031
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#593B4A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caviar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caviar 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
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Caviar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caviar have?
Caviar by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Caviar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caviar are True Black by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Black by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Tomcat by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Caviar'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 Caviar?
Caviar has a estimated lightness value of 3.0, 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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