Benjamin Moore Charcoal Linen 2133-40

Let’s dive into a full Charcoal Linen paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 2133-40. Find out if this gorgeous cold grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Charcoal Linen 2133-40
Color code:2133-40
Color name:Charcoal Linen
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What are Benjamin Moore Charcoal Linen undertones?

Blue is Benjamin Moore Charcoal Linen undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#7C7F84

RGB code:

124, 127, 132

Is Benjamin Moore Charcoal Linen 2133-40 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 218° this Grey refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2133-40 Charcoal Linen HSL code: 218, 3%, 50%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Cool Grey shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Grey undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Charcoal Linen:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Benjamin Moore 2133-40 Charcoal Linen

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Charcoal Linen 2133-40 vs Night Train 1567

Choosing the best shade for your space? We've compared the two colors to help you make an informed decision for your project.

Benjamin Moore Charcoal Linen 2133-40 vs Benjamin Moore Night Train 1567Open Charcoal Linen 2133-40
LRV: 21.95%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 22.8%
Medium color
Temperature: cold

Charcoal Linen 2133-40 vs Smoke Gray 2120-40

Can't decide between these stunning hues? We'll help you compare these two color to find the perfect shade for your home.

Benjamin Moore Charcoal Linen 2133-40 vs Benjamin Moore Smoke Gray 2120-40Open Charcoal Linen 2133-40
LRV: 21.95%
Medium color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 21.08%
Medium color
Temperature: cold