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Dunn-Edwards Carbonized Wood

DESS50 · #3C3C3C · LRV 4.5

Compare with other brands: PPG Starless Sky is a 99% match

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

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LRV

4.5 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

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