Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black

Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black is one of the best black paint colors on the market. It adds a touch of elegance to any space. Let’s go into all the details of this color and look at it in action in real homes!

We are back with another paint color review. I just love diving into paint colors. It’s one of the biggest impacts you can make in a space and if you decide to use Tricorn Black you will make a huge impact!

This color is simply gorgeous! Sherwin Williams calls it a “trendy, never boring black” and I have to say I completely agree!

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Details on Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black

Tricorn Black Undertones

I am always preaching that it’s the undertones that make the color but in this case, we have no undertones.

Yes, you heard me right. Tricorn Black has no undertones! I know, it’s mind-blowing but it’s true. This is such a dark color that you cannot see any undertones at all.

For this reason, it’s probably one of the perfect dark colors because it will coordinate with any home decor color palette or scheme!

The LRV of Tricorn Black

LRV stands for Light Reflective Value. It’s a scale from 0-100 measuring the amount of light a color reflects. Zero is the darkest black and 100 is the brightest white.

Tricorn Black sits at a 3. This is the darkest color you will find. So if you are looking for a black go with this one!

Is Tricorn Black warm or cool?

It’s neither!!! Because Tricorn Black has no undertones you won’t see any leaning to warm or cool.

That being said, you will see a difference in the brightness of the color depending on the amount of natural light a room receives.

A really bright room will lighten up the color while a darker room will do the opposite. Choose carefully what room you decide to use it in so it doesn’t feel too much like a cave.

Is Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black a true black?

This color is about as close as a true black as you will find. Because of the fact it has no undertones and has such a low LRV this color is as close as it gets.

How to know if a paint color is right for you?

The best way to judge if a color is good for you then you will want to put a swatch on the wall and look at it over a few days. Look at it in different lights and decide if you really like it.

You can do this by getting a sample from the paint store and using a brush to put it up on the walls, but then you are left with a can that you can’t do anything with. Those samples are used with poor-quality paint and aren’t meant for use on your walls permanently.

I recommend going with Samplize. They are a company that will send you a 12X12 peel-and-stick swatch of a paint color that you can stick to the wall. When you are done just peel it off and throw it away.

It’s easy and much less messy!

Tricorn Black Whole Home Color Palette

The Best Places to Use Tricorn Black

This is so important! Make sure you use this color in small doses in rooms that don’t get a lot of natural light. If you are going for dark and moody then go for it!

I think every space needs a little black so you can use it on just about anything. If you want the dark and moody feel this color is perfect. Here are my favorite spaces:

• bedrooms
• dining rooms
• accent walls
• furniture
• cabinetry
• all over the exterior
• exterior doors, trim, and shutters
• interior doors

Now as always, you do what makes you happy. These are just guidelines of where I think you should use such a dark color.

Dark and moody bedrooms and dining rooms are super popular right now but you don’t have to paint the whole room dark, you could just do an accent wall.

Black furniture and cabinetry is very hot, especially in more modern home design.

I personally love the look of a black home. If I could do it I totally would.

I also love the look of black interior doors. It instantly elevates the look of your home!

Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black in Real Homes

This is a great example of Tricorn Black on cabinets and an interior door. You can see how the color shifts when the light hits it. It looks amazing with marble as well as any color hardware you want to go with.

Does Tricorn Black look good on the exterior of the home? The answer to that is heck yes! See how gorgeous it is with the white windows, trim and concrete patio.

It also looks amazing with wood tones and the colors in nature, different greens and blue-greens. I think if you want to go dark on the exterior this is a phenomenal option.

Black is a classic timeless color and it’s so artfully used here in this family room. The black shiplap fireplace is stunning. You can use this color on brick as well.

A dark and moody master bedroom is a great way to make it feel cozy and inviting. Tricorn Black is a great color to choose. You can use it on all the walls or just the headboard wall as an accent.

Here is Tricorn Black on the dining room walls with some great picture molding. This color adds elegance to your dining space that is perfect for any time of the year.

What is the best white to go with Tricorn Black?

Being a true black Tricorn Black will go with just about any white or off-white. Here are the ones I recommend but if you have one you love I am sure it would be fine.

• Sherwin Williams Pure White
• Sherwin Williams Extra White
• Benjamin Moore White Dove
• Benjamin Moore Simply White

Coordinating Colors

Because Tricorn Black is such a neutral black it goes with anything! I would probably stay away from other very dark colors but other than that they are all fair game.

Here are some colors Sherwin Williams recommends pairing with Tricorn Black:

• Classic Light Buff
• Blithe Blue
• Ice Cube

Tricorn Black vs Iron Ore

When you see these colors side by side they look very different. First of all, Tricorn Black has an LRV of 3 whereas Iron Ore is a 6. So it’s decidedly lighter.

Iron Ore is also more of a very dark charcoal while Tricorn Black is a black.

Tricorn Black vs Black Magic

Both of these colors have an LRV of 3 and they are extremely similar. The only real noticeable difference between the two is that Black Magic is a little on the warm side and Tricorn Black is totally neutral. That’s it.

Other Dark Paint Colors You Might Like:

• Benjamin Moore Cheating Heart
• Sherwin Williams Peppercorn
• Benjamin Moore Soot
• Sherwin Williams Grizzle Gray
• Sherwin Williams Urban Bronze

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