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Dunn-Edwards Soft Charcoal

DE5935 · #838298 · LRV 23.1

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Purple Haze is a 96% match

Soft Charcoal (DE5935) is a dark blue from Dunn-Edwards with a strong violet undertone. Its LRV is about 23.1 (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 Benjamin Moore Purple Haze (96% match).

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LRV

23.1 · Dark

Undertone

Violet · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5935

HEX

#838298

RGB

131, 130, 152

HSL

243°, 10%, 55%

Family

Blues

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Soft Charcoal FAQ

What undertone does Soft Charcoal have?

Soft Charcoal is a dark blue with a strong violet undertone. 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 Soft Charcoal?

Soft Charcoal has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23.1 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 Soft Charcoal in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Purple Haze (CC-980), 96%; Behr: Live Jazz (S570-5), 94%; PPG: Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5), 92%; Glidden: Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Soulful Blue (SW 6543), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Soulful Blue (HGSW6543), 92%; Valspar: Intrigue (T522), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), 84%. 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 Soft Charcoal?

The HEX code of Soft Charcoal (DE5935) is #838298, RGB 131, 130, 152. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.