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A match of Sherwin Williams SW6279 Black Swan reads as a very dark, near-black color with a soft cool cast and only a slight violet undertone. It has low chroma, so the color feels subdued rather than colorful, and the low LRV gives it a deep, close-to-black appearance.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on vents, speaker grilles, switch covers, brackets, railings, mailbox parts, shutters, PVC trim pieces, and hardware where a dark, restrained finish is needed. It also works well for small fixtures, frames, and accessory parts that need to coordinate with a very dark architectural color without drawing attention to the surface itself.
Because this is a very dark color, surface condition and sheen can affect how it reads. Texture, primer color, and film build may show through more than they would in a midtone color, and lighter or uneven substrates may take more coats to reach a uniform depth. On glossy finishes, small variations in the substrate can also be more noticeable, so preparation and even spray coverage matter.
Similar colors:
HGSW3371 Black Stone
SW6988 Bohemian Black
PP09 Bohemian Black
The SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY was founded by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams in 1866. Today, the company is a global leader in the development, manufacture and sale of coatings and related products.
MyPerfectColor matches all of the Sherwin-Williams paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Sherwin-Williams color by matching the original Sherwin-Williams color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Sherwin-Williams paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Sherwin-Williams Color and may not match Sherwin-Williams Color standards. Refer to Sherwin-Williams Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Sherwin-Williams color. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve best results by re-coating the entire surface.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
For SW6279 Black Swan, start by cleaning the surface and removing dirt, oils, and any loose material. Degrease if needed, then do a light scuff only where the surface can benefit from it. Mask off areas you do not want painted, and test the color on the actual surface before you commit to the full project.
That test matters because the final result can change with substrate, texture, and existing coating condition. A match of SW6279 Black Swan is easier to judge after you see it on the real item you plan to paint.
Plastics vary widely, so SW6279 Black Swan should be tested on the actual plastic before a full job. MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, but using the MyPerfectColor primer can improve adhesion and reduce risk on difficult or low-energy surfaces.
If the part is a trim piece, cover, grille, or other plastic component, a small test spray is the safest way to confirm how the match of SW6279 Black Swan will lay down on that exact material.
Coverage for SW6279 Black Swan depends on the size of the surface, how textured it is, how much hiding power is needed, the application method, and how many coats you plan to use. For spray paint, a typical can covers about 20 square feet with one coat.
If you are painting a larger item, rough surface, or a part that needs more than one coat for even color, plan on extra product. For other MyPerfectColor paint formats, coverage is typically about 400 to 600 square feet, but the exact result still depends on the project.
The SDS is tied to the specific MyPerfectColor paint product and chemistry, not to the SW6279 Black Swan color name alone. If you need safety information, look up the Safety Data Sheet for the exact MyPerfectColor product format you are ordering.
For SW6279 Black Swan, check the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the current SDS that matches the product you plan to buy.
Before ordering SW6279 Black Swan, confirm the brand color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity you need. The color code identifies the target color, but it does not by itself define the finish or product line.
Custom-made color matches are not returnable or refundable, so it is important to verify the exact SW6279 Black Swan match you want before placing the order.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW6279 Black Swan in its color archive. This enables us to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if your material is not new then the paint may not work for touch up as your material has aged and is likely different than it was when new. Learn more about our color matching accuracy. If you need a touch up application, send us a part and we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.
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To make spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams SW6279 Black Swan. MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
The 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge how much spray you'll need as it is highly dependent on how it is applied. It is better to have too much than run short.
While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Sherwin Williams SW6279 Black Swan, we don't provide any crossover information because this is a subjective determination. Every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another company's color collection, so determining which color is the best approximation is a judgement call.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Related Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the company you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.