Carbon N520-7 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #283235, 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.
Ref. #283235 · N520-7
Carbon
5%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Carbon Technical Profile
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Carbon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Carbon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCarbon
Nearly identical
RALAnthracite Grey
Anthracite Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Night Watch
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Black Knight
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Graduation Cap
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nourish .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Puerto Deseado
Vista Paint
Very similar
Silent Sea
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Tuxedo
Valspar
Visible difference
Mystic Black
Kilz
Visible difference
Starless Sky
PPG
Visible difference
Dark Engine
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Pitch Black
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Carbon
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
Pure 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
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Carbon.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Carbon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Carbon have?
Carbon by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Carbon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Carbon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carbon are Anthracite Grey by RAL (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Carbon's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.