Kendall Charcoal

The Basics

What are people saying about this color?

This gray verges on the warm side and works well with browns and stone colors which is why it combines so well with whites, taupes, brown and creams. This is a fantastic gray paint color to use as a feature or accent wall.

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Starting from the exterior of your home all the way to some of the interior rooms, Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) tends to work well when paired with cream or taupe paint colors, lots of white trim or even accessorized with gold accent pieces.

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Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal is the dark slate gray of your dreams. Its moody elegance makes it the perfect choice for an accent wall, to add dramatic flair to cabinets and built-ins, or even to paint the exterior of your house or even as a front door color.

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What kind of spaces does it work best in?

If you’re looking to add drama to your space, Kendall Charcoal gives a sharp and chic look to dining rooms, home offices, cabinetry, highlight architectural elements and accent walls. Pair it with different wood tones for a handsome and refined look, or with crisp whites, pale blues, and golden yellows for different moods.

Where could you expect to see it?

From front doors to powder baths, Kendall Charcoal packs a punch in any space you want a bold impact. This color would look amazing in high gloss on wet bar cabinetry, a matte look on study walls, or paired with a bright white countertop on a kitchen island.

Who shouldn't pick this color?

If you’re going for transitional, or light and bright, Kendall Charcoal is more the dark and moody type.

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What's the LRV?

12.96. LRV measures the Light Reflectance Value, meaning the percentage of light (0-100) that bounces off a surface. 100 being purest white and 0 being purest black. Like other dark shades, Kendall Charcoal has a low LRV, meaning it reflects a low amount of light.

Does it work as an exterior color?

Yes, Kendall Charcoal is a statement color for exteriors, doors and trims.

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