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Farrow & Ball Charleston Gray

No. 243 · #9A9087 · LRV 28.6

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Long Winding Road is a 99% match

Charleston Gray (No. 243) is a dark greige from Farrow & Ball with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 28.6 (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 Dunn-Edwards Long Winding Road (99% match).

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LRV

28.6 · Dark

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

No. 243

HEX

#9A9087

RGB

154, 144, 135

HSL

28°, 9%, 57%

Family

Greiges

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Charleston Gray FAQ

What undertone does Charleston Gray have?

Charleston Gray is a dark greige with a moderate 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 Charleston Gray?

Charleston Gray has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 28.6 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 Charleston Gray in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Long Winding Road (DEGR02), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: Elephant Ear (SW 9168), 98%; Glidden: Eiffel Tower (PPG1022-5), 97%; PPG: Eiffel Tower (PPG1022-5), 97%; Valspar: Tabby Cat Gray (8005-1D), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Chatura Gray (HGSW9169), 95%; Behr: Elephant Skin (PPU18-16), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Gothic Arch (CSP-80), 95%. 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 Charleston Gray?

The HEX code of Charleston Gray (No. 243) is #9A9087, RGB 154, 144, 135. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.