Charcoal Slate HC-178 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #65686A, estimated LRV 14 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Polished Pewter from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #65686A · HC-178
Charcoal Slate
14%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Charcoal Slate Technical Profile
HEX Code#65686A
RGB101, 104, 106
Estimated LRV13.7
UndertoneNeutral
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
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Vista Paint
#646869
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#646767
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#696B6D
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Web Gray
Sherwin-Williams
#616669
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Polished Pewter
Hirshfield's
#636869
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Bottlenose Dolphin
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#656B6F
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Sooty
Kilz
#6A6B6B
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PPG
#62656B
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#6C6960
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Colors That Work With Charcoal Slate
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Charcoal Slate
#65686A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#686D9A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Charcoal Slate
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Charcoal Slate 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 Slate — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Charcoal Slate have?
Charcoal Slate by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Slate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Charcoal Slate are Polished Pewter by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Grafton Grey by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Pointed Rock by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Charcoal Slate'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 Slate?
Charcoal Slate has a estimated lightness value of 13.7, 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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