What is the HEX code and RGB for Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal?

The exact hexadecimal code for Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) is #575752. Its sRGB values are R: 87, G: 87, B: 82.

What is the LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of Kendall Charcoal?

The Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal is 14.6. This makes it a moody, deep shade that absorbs light and adds intimate drama.

What is the best cheap dupe for Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal?

The best budget match for Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal is Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn (SW 7674) with a 87.5% visual similarity (CIEDE2000 ΔE: 3.1), saving $12 per gallon.

What undertones does Kendall Charcoal have?

Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal features Deep Charcoal, Warm Green-Brown Slate undertones. It performs best when paired with clean white trim such as Pure White.

Benjamin MooreCode: HC-166Darks & Moody

Kendall Charcoal

A luxurious, deep slate gray with rich earthy warmth. Works magic on home theater walls, cabinetry, and exterior siding.

Dominant Undertones:

Deep CharcoalWarm Green-Brown Slate

Est. Price: $94/gal

LRV (Reflectance)

14.6/ 100

Max Dupe Savings

$12/gal

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Benjamin MooreHC-166

Kendall Charcoal

HEX: #575752 • LRV: 14.6

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Kendall Charcoal#575752

🔬 Scientific Color BreakdownD65 Standard Illuminant

Exact spectrophotometric metrics used by automated tint dispensers and interior designers.

Hexadecimal

#575752

Web & Digital

sRGB Values

87, 87, 82

Red, Green, Blue

LRV

14.6%

Absorbs Light

HSL

60°, 3%, 33%

Hue, Sat, Light

CMYK

0,0,6,66

Print coordinates

Brand Tier

premium

$94/gal MSRP

Top Budget Dupes for Kendall Charcoal

CIEDE2000 Ranked

Calculated color matches in cheaper paint brands like Behr, Valspar, and Sherwin-Williams.

💸 Potential Whole-House Savings:$120 (10 gal)

#1Sherwin-Williams Alternative

87.5% Match

Kendall Charcoal

Benjamin Moore

$94/gal

DUPE

Peppercorn

Sherwin-Williams (SW 7674)

$82/gal

💰 Saves $12 per gallon

13% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):3.1

LRV Comparison:14.6 vs 10

"Very Close Match (Slightly warmer or cooler undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Sherwin-Williams Store

#2Sherwin-Williams Alternative

86.9% Match

Kendall Charcoal

Benjamin Moore

$94/gal

DUPE

Urbane Bronze

Sherwin-Williams (SW 7048)

$82/gal

💰 Saves $12 per gallon

13% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):3.22

LRV Comparison:14.6 vs 8

"Very Close Match (Slightly warmer or cooler undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Sherwin-Williams Store

#3Farrow & Ball Alternative

84.5% Match

Kendall Charcoal

Benjamin Moore

$94/gal

DUPE

Down Pipe

Farrow & Ball (No. 26)

$145/gal

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):3.71

LRV Comparison:14.6 vs 12

"Very Close Match (Slightly warmer or cooler undertone)"

Color Specs →Buy at Home Depot

#4Sherwin-Williams Alternative

80% Match

Kendall Charcoal

Benjamin Moore

$94/gal

DUPE

Rosemary

Sherwin-Williams (SW 6187)

$82/gal

💰 Saves $12 per gallon

13% Cheaper

CIEDE2000 (ΔE):4.59

LRV Comparison:14.6 vs 14

"Good Coordinating Alternative"

Color Specs →Buy at Sherwin-Williams Store

Kendall Charcoal Equivalents Across Major Paint Brands

Summary of the closest visual matches across all major retail competitors.

Brand	Matching Color	Code	Similarity	ΔE	Price / Gal	Action
Sherwin-Williams	Peppercorn	SW 7674	87.5%	3.1	$82	View Specs
Farrow & Ball	Down Pipe	No. 26	84.5%	3.71	$145	View Specs
Behr	Cracked Pepper	PPU18-01	68.9%	7.59	$48	View Specs
Magnolia Home	Weekend	JG-03	60%	12.59	$52	View Specs
Valspar	Flint Smoke	5003-1B	60%	10.34	$44	View Specs

Coordinating Trim & Accent Colors for Kendall Charcoal

Professional color pairings recommended by interior designers for ceilings, doors, and accent walls.

Recommended Trim White

Pure White (SW 7005)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 84

Recommended Accent

Iron Ore (SW 7069)

Sherwin-Williams • LRV 6

Paint Counter Pro Tip

Most Home Depot and Lowe's color computers already contain the formulation for Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal. Simply ask the associate to "color-match Kendall Charcoal in Behr Marquee base".

Frequently Asked Questions About Kendall Charcoal

What is the exact HEX code and RGB for Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal?

The official hexadecimal color code is #575752. In the standard sRGB color space, its coordinates are Red: 87, Green: 87, Blue: 82.

What is the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of Kendall Charcoal?

Kendall Charcoal has an LRV of 14.6. Its deep LRV makes it an anchor shade that creates intimate, cocoon-like spaces in dining rooms, offices, and powder rooms.

What is the closest Behr or cheap dupe for Kendall Charcoal?

The closest budget alternative is Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn (SW 7674), scoring a 87.5% visual match on the CIEDE2000 algorithm and saving approximately $12 per gallon.