Charcoal Plum T16-15 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6A6A6F, estimated 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.
Behr · #6A6A6F · T16-15
Charcoal Plum
15%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Charcoal Plum Technical Profile
HEX Code#6A6A6F
RGB106, 106, 111
Estimated LRV14.5
UndertoneCool (Blue)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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#6D6C6E
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Colors That Work With Charcoal Plum
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Charcoal Plum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Charcoal Plum are Arctic Seal by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Charcoal Plum's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.