A simple wood console table is updated with Tricorn Black paint by Sherwin Williams. The bold color of the table makes it stand out within a small entryway and allows the brighter neutrally toned decor to pop in contrast. A circular black-framed mirror is centered above the table.
27 Places Within Your Home to Try Tricorn Black by Sherwin Williams
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Published: March 17, 2023
Updated: November 26, 2023
Tricorn Black by Sherwin Williams is one of those sleek modern colors that is more than just a solid black paint. The green undertones within the color make it the perfect bold accent color for decorators who want a dark pop of color to go with a cool-toned space.
Choosing a paint color is always a tough task. After endless samples and swatches, the decorators from our collection of inspirational designs below landed on this phenomenal and timeless color. And after you see the way their projects turned out, you’ll understand why. As previously mentioned, the subtle green undertone of this paint lends it a dimensional effect that makes the different shades of black and green pop in different lighting. You can confidently use this as an accent color within a space that utilizes other cool tones to get a really nice modern look. This color is great for doors, furniture, walls, cabinets, interior, exterior, and more.
Let’s see how these homeowners used this color to add boldness to their spaces. Odds are high that you’ll probably add it to your list of samples to pick up from the paint store for your next project.
02 of Tricorn Black Paint for a Kitchen Island
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A small white kitchen island is highlighted with a bold color by Sherwin Williams called Tricorn Black. The sleek black paint goes well with the leather stools and white countertops. Black pendant lights are installed over the island further enhancing the modern farmhouse look.
03 of Interior Doors With Tricorn Black Paint
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Paint interior doors with a modern color like Tricorn Black by Sherwin Williams. This color provides more dimension than the standard black paint, with a subtle green undertone that gives it the perfect relief from being too dark and overwhelming. Pair it with other cool-toned paint within your home.
04 of Tricorn Black Shiplap Office Nook Ideas
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Tricorn Black paint by Sherwin Williams gives this shiplap paneling a modern farmhouse look. The black wood chair along with the built-in floating wood desk are perfect accents that fall within the farmhouse style. Recessed overhead lighting makes this the perfect workspace.
05 of Tricorn Black Accent Wall for Built-in Living Room Shelves
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A farmhouse living room with pitched ceilings and white cabinetry is accented with a stone tile fireplace with a floating wood mantel and hearth seating. A set of wood floating shelves is built-in to the sides of the fireplace, with a backdrop painted with Tricorn Black by Sherwin Williams.
06 of Dining Room with Black Picture Frame Molding
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A lightly stained farmhouse wood dining table and chairs are contrasted by a bold ornamental molding accent wall. Painted in Tricorn Black by Sherwin Williams, the wall adds the perfect modern touch to this space and helps pick up the gold accents from the mirror, chandelier, and portraits.
07 of Bright Neutral Bathroom With Black Doors
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This white master bathroom features doors painted a bold Tricorn Black by Sherwin Williams. The paint color matches the industrial hardware installed on the white vanities, as well as the overhead vanity lights and footstool positioned by the shower. Neutral taupe tile floors add warmth to the space.
08 of Refinished Dresser in Tricorn Black by Sherwin Williams
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A wood dresser gets new life with a modern paint color offered by Sherwin Williams called Tricorn Black. The subtle green tint within the black paint is perfect for a bold accent to an organic neutral nursery as seen here. The gold accents look amazing against the dark colors.
09 of Front Entry With Black Door
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A front door with glass paneled windows is painted with Tricorn Black by Sherwin Williams to give it a bold farmhouse look. Stone pots with evergreen trees frame the door and add a pop of organic color, along with a neutral entry mat layered with a coir welcome mat.
10 of Accenting a Narrow Hallway With Wall Paint
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A narrow white hallway with lightly finished wide plank floors is accented with an end wall painted in Tricorn Black by Sherwin Williams. The dark color makes the hall feel shorter and complements the high ceilings. A set of black framed portraits are hung vertically to further enhance this.
11 of Matte Black Front Door With White Stone Exterior
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A white stone exterior frames a matte black farmhouse front door. Neutral holiday decor like the evergreen wreath with gold bells and a fir tree placed within a wood planter box decorate the front step.
12 of Tricorn Black Paint by Sherwin Williams for Stairway Updates
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The railing and banisters of this stairway have been updated to a bolder color to contrast the white spindles. Tricorn Black by Sherwin Williams is the perfect paint for this project because it gives a dark bold color that gives an older staircase a sophisticated modernized look.
13 of Neutral Farmhouse Porch With a Black Doorway
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A white farmhouse porch is given a modern update with a black-painted front door. A gray wicker basket holds a laurel tree that matches the evergreen wreath hung along the glass-paneled front door. A coir welcome mat is layered over a gray-striped entry mat.
14 of White Wall Art Decor on a Black Paneled Bedroom Wall
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Two pieces of white wall art decor hang on a black paneled bedroom wall. A black metal bed is pushed against the wall next to a small brown and white dresser on the off-white floor. A wooden bench is placed at the foot of the bed.
15 of Black Door Ideas for a Neutral Dining Room
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A wood dining set with upholstered cushions is placed over a farmhouse area rug with intricate patterning and a mixture of cool-toned neutral colors. A pearly gray wall paint surrounds a paneled interior door in the background that is painted a bold matte black.
16 of Mudroom With Tricorn Black Sherwin Williams Paint
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This cute farmhouse mudroom is painted with Tricorn Black by Sherwin Williams. The color is a shade of black that gives the space a modern look, and it contrasts beautifully with the wood flooring and natural wood storage bench.
17 of Modern Farmhouse Bedroom With a Tricorn Black Accent Wall
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An upholstered headboard leans against a Tricorn Black accent wall in this modern bedroom. This rich color gives this bedroom the perfect amount of moody contrast fit for a modern farmhouse bedroom. A black wood bench at the foot of the bed plays off of the dark color accent.
18 of White Living Room With Black Painted Porch Doors
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This bright white living room is furnished with a set of neutral rattan armchairs, a white sofa, and holiday decorations. The bright neutral furniture is contrasted by a gray faux fur area rug, dark accent pillows, and porch doors painted in Tricorn Black by Sherwin Williams.
19 of Black Shiplap Paint Ideas for a Fireplace Accent Wall
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Tricorn Black paint by Sherwin Williams covers the vertical shiplap panels surrounding the gas fireplace in this modern living room. The ceiling height paneling draws the eye upwards towards the pitched ceilings. A black kitchen island with white counters matches the shiplap, along with black leather stools.
20 of Paint Colors for a Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Island
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An island with white counters and cabinets is painted with Tricorn Black by Sherwin Williams, giving it a bold look that pairs well with its gold hardware. Live edge wood stools with metal legs complement the rugged modern look, with black and gold accented pendant lights above the counter.
21 of Farmhouse Entryway Update Using Sherwin Williams Paint
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Cozy gray paint is splashed across the upper walls within this clean farmhouse entryway. A black sconce light sheds light over a wood-framed sign above white board and batten. The door contrasts the surrounding colors using Tricorn Black by Sherwin Williams to get a bold and modern look.
22 of Black Bathroom Vanity With Gold Hardware Inspiration
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A vanity is refinished with Tricorn Black paint by Sherwin Williams, giving it a modernized look that pairs well with the gold hardware. A matte black faucet, vase, and glass soap dispensers carry the black and white theme along the white countertop for a clean monochrome look.
23 of Black Built-in Shelving for a Home Office
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This home office uses Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black paint for bold, built-in shelving. The dark color of the shelves also lends to a modern farmhouse feel, which goes well with the chosen neutral decor placed along the shelves. Black framed portraits hang along the wall beside the built-ins.
24 of Tricorn Black by Sherwin Williams for a Bedroom Accent
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A boho-inspired bedroom gets a bold accent wall painted with Tricorn Black by Sherwin Williams. The dark shade of the accent wall makes the bright bedding and natural wood end tables pop. The bright colors within the indoor plants and boho rug give the space a fun feminine vibe.
25 of Feminine Bedroom With Black Board and Batten Wall
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Warm wood bedroom furniture is placed in front of a board and batten wall painted in a deep, greenish-black shade. The subtle green undertones of the paint pick up the green coloring within the feminine overhead wallpaper and indoor plant decor.
26 of Tricorn Black Board and Batten Feature Wall for a Mudroom
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A cute farmhouse mud room is accented with a black board and batten feature wall with black wire coat hooks and a shallow picture mantel installed along the top. Bright white paint covers the walls and cabinets. A natural wood bench with cubbies beneath adds comfy storage space, while a brick herringbone floor adds both warmth and texture.
27 of Bathroom Vanity With Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black
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A black and green-themed modern farmhouse bathroom is furnished with a vanity painted Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black. The vanity features gold pull hardware with a white laminate countertop. The black faucet matches the fixtures on the doors and the towel racks.
