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Dunn-Edwards Carbonized Wood

DESS50 · #3C3C3C · LRV ~4.5

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Starless Sky (~99% proximity)

Carbonized Wood (DESS50) is a deep gray from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 4.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Starless Sky (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Carbonized Wood in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

4.5 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

DESS50

HEX

#3C3C3C

RGB

60, 60, 60

HSL

0°, 0%, 24%

Family

Grays

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Carbonized Wood FAQ

What undertone does Carbonized Wood have?

Carbonized Wood has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep gray, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Carbonized Wood?

Carbonized Wood has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 4.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Carbonized Wood in other brands?

PPG: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Starless Sky (PPG0995-7), ~99% proximity; Behr: Limousine Leather (MQ5-05), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Black Heron (V120-3), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Black Jack (2133-20), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pitch Black (No. 256), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Greenblack (SW 6994), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Iron Ore (HGSW7069), ~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 Carbonized Wood?

The HEX code of Carbonized Wood (DESS50) is #3C3C3C, RGB 60, 60, 60. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.