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Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal

HC-166 · #676662 · LRV ~13.3

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Storm Warning (~98% proximity)

Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) is a dark warm gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 13.3 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Storm Warning (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Kendall Charcoal in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

13.3 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

HC-166

HEX

#676662

RGB

103, 102, 98

HSL

48°, 2%, 39%

Family

Grays

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Kendall Charcoal FAQ

What undertone does Kendall Charcoal have?

Kendall Charcoal is a dark warm gray with a subtle 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 Kendall Charcoal?

Kendall Charcoal has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Kendall Charcoal in other brands?

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