Charcoal Slate HC-178 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #65686A, 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.
Ref. #65686A · HC-178
Charcoal Slate
14%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Charcoal Slate Technical Profile
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Charcoal Slate in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Charcoal Slate in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCharcoal Slate
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPolished Pewter
Polished Pewter
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pointed Rock
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Liberty Bell Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Web Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Polished Pewter
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bottlenose Dolphin
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sooty
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dark Grey Silk
PPG
Very similar
Steely Expression
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Quartz Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Charcoal Slate
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Charcoal Slate.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Charcoal Slate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Charcoal Slate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Charcoal Slate are Polished Pewter by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Grafton Grey by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pointed Rock by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Charcoal Slate's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.