Benjamin Moore Tavern Charcoal CW-90
| Official page: | Tavern Charcoal CW-90 |
| Code: | CW-90 |
| Name: | Tavern Charcoal |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Tavern Charcoal?
Benjamin Moore CW-90 Tavern Charcoal is a rich and sophisticated hue that exudes warmth and elegance. This deep charcoal color adds depth and character to any space, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Tavern Charcoal pairs beautifully with crisp whites, soft creams, and warm neutrals to create a striking contrast that enhances its timeless appeal. Whether used on walls, cabinetry, or accent pieces, this versatile shade complements a variety of design styles, from traditional to modern. Elevate your interior with the timeless charm of Benjamin Moore CW-90 Tavern Charcoal and create a space that exudes classic sophistication.
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What are Benjamin Moore Tavern Charcoal undertones?
Tavern Charcoal has a clear yellow undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#524F44
RGB code:
82, 79, 68
Is Benjamin Moore Tavern Charcoal CW-90 cool or warm?
With a hue of 47°, this brown leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
CW-90 Tavern Charcoal HSL code: 47, 9%, 29%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Tavern Charcoal
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this brown shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Tavern Charcoal:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Tavern Charcoal with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 227, such as Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue and Approaching Storm.
LRV of Tavern Charcoal
Tavern Charcoal has an LRV of 9.71% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 9.71%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #524F44 | |
| RGB Decimal | 82, 79, 68 | |
| RGB Percent | 32.16%, 30.98%, 26.67% | |
| HSV | Hue: 47° Saturation: 17.07% Value: 32.16% | |
| HSL | hsl(47, 9, 29) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.66 Yellow: 17.07 Key: 67.84 | |
| YIQ | Y: 78.643 I: 5.322 Q: -2.789 | |
| XYZ | X: 7.319 Y: 7.803 Z: 6.588 | |
| CIE Lab | L:33.57 a:-0.944 b:6.949 | |
| CIE Luv | L:33.57 u:2.303 v:8.258 | |
| Decimal | 5394244 | |
| Hunter Lab | 27.934, -2.117, 5.571 |
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