Carbon (N520-7) is a deep gray from Behr with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 4.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is PPG Starless Sky (99% match).
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LRV
4.8 · Very dark
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Neutral
Code
N520-7
HEX
#3D3E3E
RGB
61, 62, 62
HSL
180°, 1%, 24%
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Carbon FAQ
What undertone does Carbon have?
Carbon has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep gray. Its color temperature is neutral. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Carbon?
Carbon has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 4.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.
What is the closest match to Carbon in other brands?
PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 99%; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Black Jack (2133-20), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Carbonized Wood (DESS50), 98%; Valspar: Black Heron (V120-3), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Greenblack (SW 6994), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Iron Ore (HGSW7069), 95%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Carbon?
The HEX code of Carbon (N520-7) is #3D3E3E, RGB 61, 62, 62. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.