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Benjamin Moore Tavern Charcoal

CW-90 · #535045 · LRV 8

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Nocturne is a 97% match

Tavern Charcoal (CW-90) is a deep brown from Benjamin Moore with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 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 Sherwin-Williams Nocturne (97% match).

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LRV

8 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Tavern Charcoal in other brands?

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