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Farrow & Ball Charleston Gray
No. 243 · #9A9087 · LRV ~28.6
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Long Winding Road (~99% proximity)Charleston Gray (No. 243) is a dark greige from Farrow & Ball with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 28.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Long Winding Road (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Charleston Gray in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
28.6 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Yellow · moderate
Temperature
Warm
Code
No. 243
HEX
#9A9087
RGB
154, 144, 135
HSL
28°, 9%, 57%
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Charleston Gray FAQ
What undertone does Charleston Gray have?
Charleston Gray is a dark greige with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Charleston Gray in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Long Winding Road (DEGR02), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Elephant Ear (SW 9168), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Eiffel Tower (PPG1022-5), ~97% proximity; PPG: Eiffel Tower (PPG1022-5), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Tabby Cat Gray (8005-1D), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Chatura Gray (HGSW9169), ~95% proximity; Behr: Elephant Skin (PPU18-16), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Gothic Arch (CSP-80), ~95% 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 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.