Kendall Charcoal
Benjamin Moore
HC-166
Kendall Charcoal is a deep charcoal with warm, slightly green undertones that read refined rather than stark. Designers use it on cabinetry, accent walls, home offices, exteriors, and shutters when true black feels too severe. It sits close to Chelsea Gray but darker, and it takes on a softer, almost gray-brown character in warm light.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Sherwin-Williams: Grizzle Gray SW 7068 (#636562) · Roycroft Pewter SW 2848 (#616564) · Folkstone SW 6005 (#6D6562)
Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe No. 26 (#606565) · London Clay No. 244 (#736660) · Beetle Black No. G16 (#585C5D)
Similar Benjamin Moore colors: Burnt Ember CSP-120 (#6A6967) · Overcoat CC-544 (#696867) · City Shadow CSP-60 (#626463)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Kendall Charcoal?
The hex code for Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal HC-166 is #676662. In RGB that is 103, 102, 98. Use these values to reproduce Kendall Charcoal in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Kendall Charcoal?
The closest Sherwin-Williams match for Kendall Charcoal is Grizzle Gray SW 7068 (#636562). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Kendall Charcoal warm or cool?
Kendall Charcoal is warm for a charcoal. Its green-tinged undertone keeps it earthy and prevents the blue cast common in dark grays. The LRV is approximately 13, so it is a genuinely dark color that needs either good light or an intentional moody scheme. On exteriors it weathers sun well without turning blue, and indoors it pairs naturally with warm whites, leather, and unlacquered brass.
Why does Kendall Charcoal look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #676662 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Kendall Charcoal have?
Kendall Charcoal has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 13, meaning it reflects about 13% of visible light. That low value makes it a dramatic, light-absorbing choice that works well with strong natural light or as an accent.
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