Behr Carbon
N520-7 · #3D3E3E · LRV ~4.8
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Starless Sky (~99% proximity)Carbon (N520-7) is a deep gray from Behr with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 4.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Starless Sky (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Carbon in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
4.8 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Carbon in other brands?
PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Black Jack (2133-20), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Carbonized Wood (DESS50), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Black Heron (V120-3), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Greenblack (SW 6994), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Iron Ore (HGSW7069), ~95% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.