Lump Of Coal HDC-WR15-4 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #4E5055, 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.
Ref. #4E5055 · HDC-WR15-4
Lump Of Coal
8%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Lump Of Coal Technical Profile
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Lump Of Coal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lump Of Coal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrLump Of Coal
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFrench Beret
French Beret
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
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Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
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Valspar
Very similar
Graphite Grey
RAL
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Perle Noir
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Very similar
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Witchcraft
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Hopper Head
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Colors That Work With Lump Of Coal
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lump Of Coal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lump Of Coal 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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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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lump Of Coal in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Day's End by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Almost Black by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Lump Of Coal's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.