Benjamin Moore Charcoal Slate HC-178 paint color review
What does the color Charcoal Slate HC-178 look like in real spaces? Browse through a full Charcoal Slate paint color review. Take a look at interior and exterior used this shade on living room walls, bedroom and kitchen cabinets. Accent walls, color zoning and trim colors go with Benjamin Moore Charcoal Slate HC-178.
Color code:
HC-178
Color name:
Charcoal Slate
Brand:
Benjamin Moore
LRV of Benjamin Moore Charcoal Slate
Benjamin Moore Charcoal Slate HC-178 has an LRV of 14.51% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color almost reflects very little light.
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).
What are Benjamin Moore Charcoal Slate undertones?
Blue is Benjamin Moore Charcoal Slate undertone color.
HEX value
HEX value:
#646769
RGB code:
100, 103, 105
Is Benjamin Moore Charcoal Slate HC-178 cool or warm?
Benjamin Moore HC-178 Charcoal Slate is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
HC-178 Charcoal Slate HSL code: 204, 2%, 40%
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.
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Charcoal Slate:
HC-178 Charcoal Slate
monochromatic color scheme
A monochromatic color scheme is a color palette that consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. This means using variations of one hue, such as different shades of blue, green, or red, to create a harmonious and cohesive look.
Lighter shades
Benjamin Moore HC-178 Charcoal Slate
Darker shades
HC-178 Charcoal Slate
complementary color scheme
A complementary color scheme is a color combination that uses two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel, such as red and green, blue and orange, or yellow and purple. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.
Color comparison
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