Tavern Charcoal CW-90 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #535045, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Olive Suede from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #535045 · CW-90
Tavern Charcoal
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tavern Charcoal Technical Profile
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Tavern Charcoal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tavern Charcoal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreTavern Charcoal
Nearly identical
ValsparOlive Suede
Olive Suede
Valspar
Nearly identical
Roycroft Bronze Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ironside
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Grime
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Grime
Vista Paint
Very similar
Underground
Behr
Very similar
Renwick Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Licorice
PPG
Very similar
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Binoculars
Kilz
Very similar
Tarpaulin Grey
RAL
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tavern Charcoal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tavern Charcoal
#535045
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6E7A51
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tavern Charcoal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tavern Charcoal 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 Tavern Charcoal.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tavern Charcoal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tavern Charcoal have?
Tavern Charcoal 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 Tavern Charcoal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tavern Charcoal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tavern Charcoal are Olive Suede by Valspar (a near-identical match), Roycroft Bronze Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Ironside by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tavern Charcoal'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 Tavern Charcoal?
Tavern Charcoal 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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