Charcoal Briquette DET601 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #5D625C, LRV 12 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tornado Wind from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5D625C · DET601
Charcoal Briquette
12%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Charcoal Briquette Technical Profile
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Charcoal Briquette in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Charcoal Briquette in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCharcoal Briquette
Nearly identical
Vista PaintTornado Wind
Tornado Wind
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tornado Wind
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Woodland Moss
Behr
Nearly identical
Deepest Valley Green
PPG
Very similar
Sable Evening
Valspar
Very similar
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Quarry Rock
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Dark Umber
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
Ashton Grey
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Charcoal Briquette
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Charcoal Briquette
#5D625C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#609170
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Charcoal Briquette
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Charcoal Briquette 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
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Charcoal Briquette — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Charcoal Briquette have?
Charcoal Briquette by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) 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 Briquette in your own space before committing.
What colors match Charcoal Briquette from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Charcoal Briquette are Tornado Wind by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Castlemare by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pewter Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Charcoal Briquette'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 Briquette?
Charcoal Briquette has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.8, 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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