Benjamin Moore
Kendall Charcoal HC-166
Kendall Charcoal by Benjamin Moore
Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) is a dark color that reads softly warm on screen, with an estimated LRV of 15.2. It works well for accent walls, front doors, cabinets and rooms with plenty of light.
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Screen values are approximations from published colors. Always test a physical sample.
Kendall Charcoal equivalents from other brands
The closest color from each brand, measured as perceived color difference (CIEDE2000). Below 2 is hard to see, above 5 is clearly different.
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Colors that go with Kendall Charcoal
Kendall Charcoal is closest to taupe. Accents and furniture colors that pair well with it:
FAQ
What is the LRV of Kendall Charcoal?
Estimated from its screen color, Kendall Charcoal has an LRV of about 15.2. Benjamin Moore publishes the measured LRV on the official color page and sample chip, which is the number to trust for planning.
Is Kendall Charcoal warm or cool?
On screen, Kendall Charcoal reads softly warm. Undertones shift with light, so test a sample on two walls and look at it in the morning and evening.
What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Kendall Charcoal?
The closest Sherwin-Williams color in our catalog is Gauntlet Gray (SW 7019), with a color difference of 2.9 (CIEDE2000; under 2 is barely visible). Compare physical samples before switching.
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