Charcoal Plum T16-15 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6A6A6F, LRV 15 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Arctic Seal from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6A6A6F · T16-15
Charcoal Plum
15%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Charcoal Plum Technical Profile
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Charcoal Plum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Charcoal Plum in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCharcoal Plum
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreArctic Seal
Arctic Seal
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Last Light
Vista Paint
Very similar
Grey Tabby
PPG
Very similar
Graphite Sketches
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
High-Speed Steel
Valspar
Very similar
Night Out
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dolphin Dream
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sooty
Kilz
Very similar
Deep Smolder
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Platinum Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Charcoal Plum
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Charcoal Plum
#6A6A6F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#866E9E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Charcoal Plum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Charcoal Plum 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 Charcoal Plum.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Charcoal Plum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Charcoal Plum have?
Charcoal Plum by Behr has a cool (blue) 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 Charcoal Plum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Charcoal Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Charcoal Plum are Arctic Seal by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Last Light by Vista Paint (a very close match), Grey Tabby by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Charcoal Plum'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 Charcoal Plum?
Charcoal Plum has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.5, 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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Related Reading
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 Charcoal Plum's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.