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Dunn-Edwards Charcoal Smudge

DE6370 · #60605E · LRV 11.7

Compare with other brands: Behr Hematite is a 98% match

Charcoal Smudge (DE6370) is a deep gray from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 11.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Behr Hematite (98% match).

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LRV

11.7 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

DE6370

HEX

#60605E

RGB

96, 96, 94

HSL

60°, 1%, 37%

Family

Grays

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Charcoal Smudge FAQ

What undertone does Charcoal Smudge have?

Charcoal Smudge has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep gray. Its color temperature is neutral. 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 Smudge?

Charcoal Smudge has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 11.7 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 Charcoal Smudge in other brands?

Behr: Hematite (N460-6), 98%; PPG: Summer Shadow (PPG0996-7), 98%; Glidden: Summer Shadow (PPG0996-7), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Forged Steel (SW 9565), 96%; Valspar: Weathervane (M360), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grizzle Gray (HGSW7068), 96%; Benjamin Moore: City Shadow (CSP-60), 96%; 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 Charcoal Smudge?

The HEX code of Charcoal Smudge (DE6370) is #60605E, RGB 96, 96, 94. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.