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Sherwin-Williams Charcoal Blue

SW 2739 · #3D4450 · LRV ~5.7

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Hatteras Gray (~97% proximity)

Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) is a deep blue from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 5.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Hatteras Gray (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Charcoal Blue in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

5.7 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Charcoal Blue in other brands?

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