Mined Coal (PPU18-18) is a dark warm gray from Behr with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 14.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is PPG Armory (99% match).
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LRV
14.6 · Dark
Undertone
Yellow · subtle
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPU18-18
HEX
#6C6B65
RGB
108, 107, 101
HSL
51°, 3%, 41%
Family
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Mined Coal FAQ
What undertone does Mined Coal have?
Mined Coal is a dark warm gray with a subtle yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Mined Coal?
Mined Coal has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 14.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.
What is the closest match to Mined Coal in other brands?
PPG: Armory (PPG1009-6), 99%; Valspar: Portland Twilight (V121-3), 98%; Glidden: Armory (PPG1009-6), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Storm Warning (SW 9555), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Iron-ic (DET611), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Kendall Charcoal (HC-166), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Night Owl (HGSW7061), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Douter (No. 318), 90%. 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 Mined Coal?
The HEX code of Mined Coal (PPU18-18) is #6C6B65, RGB 108, 107, 101. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.