Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 13

Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) is a dark warm gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 13.3 (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 Sherwin-Williams Storm Warning (98% match).

Compare Kendall Charcoal with other brands

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LRV

13.3 · Dark

Undertone

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

HC-166

HEX

#676662

RGB

103, 102, 98

HSL

48°, 2%, 39%

Family

Grays

Colors similar to Kendall Charcoal in Benjamin Moore

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Burnt Ember Benjamin Moore · CSP-120 · LRV 14

Overcoat Benjamin Moore · CC-544 · LRV 14

City Shadow Benjamin Moore · CSP-60 · LRV 13

Coachman's Cape® Benjamin Moore · CSP-90 · LRV 13

Kitty Gray Benjamin Moore · 1589 · LRV 14

Bracken Slate Benjamin Moore · CW-690 · LRV 13

Quarry Rock Benjamin Moore · 1568 · LRV 14

Charcoal Slate Benjamin Moore · HC-178 · LRV 13

Kendall Charcoal FAQ

What undertone does Kendall Charcoal have?

Kendall Charcoal 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 Kendall Charcoal?

Kendall Charcoal has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 13.3 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 Kendall Charcoal in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Storm Warning (SW 9555), 98%; Valspar: Ocean Storm (4004-2B), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grizzle Gray (HGSW7068), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Fade to Black (DET629), 97%; Behr: Black Locust (PPU25-02), 97%; PPG: Armory (PPG1009-6), 97%; Glidden: Armory (PPG1009-6), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe (No. 26), 93%. 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 Kendall Charcoal?

The HEX code of Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) is #676662, RGB 103, 102, 98. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.