Paint Visualizer AIGray paint color
Kendall Charcoal
A full charcoal gray
Kendall Charcoal is a deep gray with a balanced, earthy feel. Use it on cabinets, siding, or a whole room.
- Color family
- Gray
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Light reflectance
- 14.61 LRV / 100
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- Benjamin Moore
Color & light
Color and lighting
The room’s light controls how much of the gray you see.
Lightness
14.61 LRVIt reflects little light, so it has a deep appearance on large surfaces.
Temperature
neutralIntensity
MutedRGB
- Red
- 103
- Green
- 102
- Blue
- 98
HSL
- Hue
- 48°
- Saturation
- 2%
- Lightness
- 39%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
Daylight reveals more gray and surface detail.
Cool or indirect light
Shaded corners make it look close to black.
Warm evening light
Warm lamps bring a softer, earthy cast.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See Kendall Charcoal in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.
Living room
Charcoal built-ins contrast with the cream sectional and woven table.
Dining room
Dark gray walls frame the wood dining set and paper pendant.
Kitchen cabinets
Charcoal cabinets pair with pale counters and wood stools.
Bedroom
Charcoal walls sit behind a wood bed and blue bedding.
Home office
Dark walls make the wood desk and brass lamp stand out.
Bathroom
Charcoal walls contrast with the pale shower tile and wood vanity.
Exterior
See Kendall Charcoal on siding, front doors, trim, and more.
Siding
Dark siding connects the gabled sections around the recessed entry.
Front door
The charcoal door adds contrast to the red brick entrance.
Shutters & trim
Gray shutters blend with the siding around white window trim.
Fences & garden structures
Dark fencing makes the white hydrangeas stand out.
Stucco
Charcoal stucco contrasts with the timber door and terracotta paving.
Garage door
The charcoal garage door sits within a timber-clad surround.
Color pairings
Colors that go with Kendall Charcoal
White and charcoal
A clean white and deep charcoal for contrast.
- Kendall CharcoalHC-166 · Main color
- Chantilly LaceOC-65 · Second color
- Wrought Iron2124-10 · Accent color
Soft white and blue
Creamy white with a muted blue accent.
- Kendall CharcoalHC-166 · Main color
- Swiss CoffeeOC-45 · Second color
- Van Deusen BlueHC-156 · Accent color
Warm gray and green
Warm greige and soft green keep the palette quiet.
- Kendall CharcoalHC-166 · Main color
- Edgecomb GrayHC-173 · Second color
- October Mist1495 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
Nearby gray shades, from light to dark.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your home, your next color
Try Kendall Charcoal in your home
Upload your photo, then choose HC-166.
Start Free