Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal HC-166

What are Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal undertones?

The undertone of Kendall Charcoal can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal HC-166 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 60° thisblackrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-166 Kendall Charcoal HSL code: 60, 2%, 39%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Kendall 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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Kendall 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

HC-166
Kendall Charcoal

• CSP-45
  Street Chic

  

• 1560
  Antique Pewter

  

• 2137-40
  Desert Twilight

  

• CSP-765
  Rooftop Garden

  

Darker shades

HC-166
Kendall Charcoal

• CW-85
  Randolph Gray

  

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 Kendall Charcoal with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 240, such as Benjamin Moore Approaching Storm and Luxe.

HC-166
Kendall Charcoal

• CSP-535
  Approaching Storm

  

• AF-580
  Luxe

  

• 1435
  Blue Gaspe

  

• 1422
  Violet Sparkle

  

• 1427
  French Violet

  

• CC-962
  Blackberry Punch

  

• 1439
  Yukon Sky

  

LRV of Kendall Charcoal

Kendall Charcoal has an LRV of 13.32% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#666662
RGB Decimal	102, 102, 98
RGB Percent	40.00%, 40.00%, 38.43%
HSV	Hue: 60° Saturation: 3.92% Value: 40.0%
HSL	hsl(60, 2, 39)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 3.92 Key: 60.0
YIQ	Y: 101.544 I: 1.285 Q: -1.245
XYZ	X: 12.435 Y: 13.209 Z: 13.447
CIE Lab	L:43.077 a:-0.815 b:2.26
CIE Luv	L:43.077 u:0.22 v:3.061
Decimal	6710882
Hunter Lab	36.345, -2.531, 3.506