ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6258 and Valspar 4011-2, ΔE 2.79 apart
Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black (SW 6258) and Valspar Dark Kettle Black (4011-2) measure a delta-E of 2.79 apart. They sit within 0.5 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 0.7 and 2.1. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Dark Kettle Black depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 2.3 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black and Valspar Dark Kettle Black are delta-E 2.79 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black and Valspar Dark Kettle Black is delta-E 2.79.
| Tricorn Black | Dark Kettle Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 6258 | 4011-2 |
| Hex | #2F2F30 | #292A2D |
| Light reflectance | 2.8 | 2.3 |
| Undertone | true neutral | true neutral |
| Chroma | 0.7 | 2.1 |
| Hue angle | 290.6° | 278.1° |
| Color family | black | black |