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Benjamin Moore Tavern Charcoal

CW-90 · #535045 · LRV ~8

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Nocturne (~97% proximity)

Tavern Charcoal (CW-90) is a deep brown from Benjamin Moore with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 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 Sherwin-Williams Nocturne (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Tavern Charcoal in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

8 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

CW-90

HEX

#535045

RGB

83, 80, 69

HSL

47°, 9%, 30%

Family

Browns

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Tavern Charcoal FAQ

What undertone does Tavern Charcoal have?

Tavern Charcoal is a deep brown with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Tavern Charcoal?

Tavern Charcoal has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 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 Tavern Charcoal in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Nocturne (SW 9520), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Turkish Coffee (6003-2C), ~95% proximity; Behr: Potting Soil (N360-7), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Renwick Brown (DET630), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Shade-Grown (HGSW6188), ~94% proximity; PPG: Licorice (PPG1009-7), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Licorice (PPG1009-7), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), ~91% 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 Tavern Charcoal?

The HEX code of Tavern Charcoal (CW-90) is #535045, RGB 83, 80, 69. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.