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Benjamin Moore Charcoal Slate

HC-178 · #646769 · LRV ~13.4

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Web Gray (~98% proximity)

Charcoal Slate (HC-178) is a dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 13.4 (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 Web Gray (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Charcoal Slate in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

13.4 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Blue · subtle

Temperature

Cool

Code

HC-178

HEX

#646769

RGB

100, 103, 105

HSL

204°, 2%, 40%

Family

Grays

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Charcoal Slate FAQ

What undertone does Charcoal Slate have?

Charcoal Slate is a dark cool gray with a subtle blue undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. 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 Charcoal Slate?

Charcoal Slate has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 13.4 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 Charcoal Slate in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Web Gray (SW 7075), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Web Gray (HGSW7075), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Pointed Rock (DE6363), ~98% proximity; Valspar: High-Speed Steel (4005-2B), ~97% proximity; Behr: Imperial Gray (PPU26-02), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe (No. 26), ~96% proximity; PPG: Lava Gray (PPG1038-6), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Lava Gray (PPG1038-6), ~94% 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 Charcoal Slate?

The HEX code of Charcoal Slate (HC-178) is #646769, RGB 100, 103, 105. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.