SHERWIN WILLIAMS TRICORN BLACK 6258: Paint Color Review

SHERWIN WILLIAM’S BLACKEST BLACK, IS IT THE BLACK FOR YOU?

Black is ABSOLUTELY on trend, and I don’t see it going anywhere anytime soon. Whether on exteriors, cabinets, doors, or feature walls, this statement color is a great way to add contrast and personality to your home. However, trendy or not, will this beautiful black actually SUIT your home? Let’s find out.

BEFORE WE GET STARTED…

To show you RELATEABLE & REAL homes, I ONLY use photos from my Online Color Consulting clients. This means I don’t always have the quality photos I need or the RIGHT photos, but DEFINITELY have some SUPER helpful info to help you on your way!

IS TRICORN BLACK A WARM OR COOL PAINT COLOR?

Tricorn Black is a pretty legit shade of black, which means it has no obvious warm or cool undertones. It’s a classic, timeless shade that pairs well with SO many colors and styles – it’s said that every room needs a touch of black! It’s also worth noting that Tricorn Black can appear slightly lighter or darker depending on the lighting in your space.

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WHAT’S TRICORN BLACK’S LRV?

With an LRV of 3, Tricorn Black is pretty darn DARK. While the scale technically DOES go to 0, in our useable paint world, 3 is the lowest LRV/blackest color available. This low of an LRV means it absorbs almost ALL light that hits it. So, Tricorn is as black as it comes.

Want to learn more about what an LRV is? It could help you fully understand depth – read all about it HERE.

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DOES TRICORN BLACK HAVE UNDERTONES?

Nope! Tricorn Black’s LACK of undertones is what makes it so flexible. Whether for a feature wall, island, or front door, this black is often a quick win in the color world.

The Ultimate Guide to Paint Colors & Undertones

SAMPLING TRICORN BLACK WITH PEEL & STICK

I want you to check out SAMPLIZE. Samplize offers peel-and-stick paint samples that are more AFFORDABLE, EASIER, and more ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY than traditional paint pots. Here are just a few reasons why I recommend Samplize to my clients…

samples arrive ON YOUR DOORSTEP in 1 DAY, depending on the location

they’re more affordable than the samples pots/rollers/foam boards that are needed for traditional paint sampling

if you keep the samples on their white paper, you can move them around the room

Get your Samplize PEEL & STICK SAMPLE

WHAT WHITE TRIM COLOR GOES WITH TRICORN BLACK?

Any white can go with Tricorn black! However, the white you choose depends on the LOOK you want and what suits the finishes in your room. If your home has warmer accents, look at the following:

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

If a room has cooler accents, try out these lovely shades…

Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace
Sherwin Williams High Reflective White

The ULTIMATE GUIDE to White Paint Colors

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IS TRICORN BLACK A GOOD COLOR FOR THE EXTERIOR OF A HOME?

If you’re considering painting your home black, Tricorn Black is a GREAT place to start. While many people land on the softer black approach of Sherwin William’s Iron Ore, it’s subtle green undertone can be an unwelcome surprise (or a good one!). Tricorn Black is a color for those who want a LEGIT, striking approach to black with no obvious undertones.

And don’t forget; Tricorn Black is also great for exterior trim, shutters, and front doors!

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IS TRICORN BLACK A GOOD COLOR FOR KITCHEN CABINETS?

You betcha! However, bold dark colors are more often seen as accents, like kitchen islands.

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WHAT OTHER COLORS ARE SIMILAR TO TRICORN BLACK?

When choosing the best shade of black for your home, comparison is KEY. Don’t be afraid to explore other colors to see how undertones, temperatures, and LRVs shift…