Lump Of Coal HDC-WR15-4 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #4E5055, estimated LRV 8 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is French Beret from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #4E5055 · HDC-WR15-4
Lump Of Coal
8%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Lump Of Coal Technical Profile
HEX Code#4E5055
RGB78, 80, 85
Estimated LRV8.0
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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Colors That Work With Lump Of Coal
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lump Of Coal
#4E5055
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5F5680
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lump Of Coal
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Lump Of Coal 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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Lump Of Coal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lump Of Coal have?
Lump Of Coal 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 Lump Of Coal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lump Of Coal are French Beret by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Day's End by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Almost Black by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Lump Of Coal'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 Lump Of Coal?
Lump Of Coal has a estimated lightness value of 8.0, 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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