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Sherwin-Williams Charcoal Blue

SW 2739 · #3D4450 · LRV 5.7

Compare with other brands: PPG Hatteras Gray is a 97% match

Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) is a deep blue from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 5.7 (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 Hatteras Gray (97% match).

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LRV

5.7 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 2739

HEX

#3D4450

RGB

61, 68, 80

HSL

218°, 13%, 28%

Family

Blues

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Charcoal Blue FAQ

What undertone does Charcoal Blue have?

Charcoal Blue has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep blue. Its color temperature is cool. 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 Blue?

Charcoal Blue has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5.7 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 Blue in other brands?

PPG: Hatteras Gray (PPG10-10), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Parisian Night (DEA184), 96%; Behr: Starless Night (PPU14-20), 96%; Valspar: Dutch Licorice (4008-4C), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Blackberry Punch (CC-962), 94%; Glidden: Napoleon (PPG1013-7), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Naval (HGSW6244), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue (No. 30), 90%. 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 Blue?

The HEX code of Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) is #3D4450, RGB 61, 68, 80. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.