Carbon N520-7 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #283235, estimated LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Anthracite Grey from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #283235 · N520-7
Carbon
5%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Carbon Technical Profile
HEX Code#283235
RGB40, 50, 53
Estimated LRV5.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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#293133
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Colors That Work With Carbon
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Carbon
#283235
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#3A4156
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Carbon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Carbon Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Carbon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Carbon have?
Carbon by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Carbon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carbon are Anthracite Grey by RAL (a close digital match), Night Watch by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Black Knight by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Carbon's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Carbon?
Carbon has a estimated lightness value of 5.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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