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Dunn-Edwards Charcoal Sketch

DET628 · #5D5B56 · LRV 10.5

Compare with other brands: Glidden Stone's Throw is a 98% match

Charcoal Sketch (DET628) is a deep warm gray from Dunn-Edwards with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 10.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Stone's Throw (98% match).

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LRV

10.5 · Very dark

Undertone

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

DET628

HEX

#5D5B56

RGB

93, 91, 86

HSL

43°, 4%, 35%

Family

Grays

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Charcoal Sketch FAQ

What undertone does Charcoal Sketch have?

Charcoal Sketch is a deep warm gray with a subtle yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Sketch?

Charcoal Sketch has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.5 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 Charcoal Sketch in other brands?

Glidden: Stone's Throw (PPG1008-7), 98%; PPG: Stone's Throw (PPG1008-7), 97%; Behr: Intellectual (PPU18-19), 97%; Valspar: Sable Evening (5006-2C), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Ironclad (SW 9570), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Iron Mountain (2134-30), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Peppercorn (HGSW7674), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe (No. 26), 88%. 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 Sketch?

The HEX code of Charcoal Sketch (DET628) is #5D5B56, RGB 93, 91, 86. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.