Charcoal Dust DE5927 is a neutral paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9497B3, LRV 32 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Macaw from Valspar (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9497B3 · DE5927
Charcoal Dust
32%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Charcoal Dust Technical Profile
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Charcoal Dust in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Charcoal Dust 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 Dust
Very similar
ValsparMacaw
Macaw
Valspar
Very similar
Lavender Spectacle
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Fortune
Behr
Very similar
Byzantine Blue
PPG
Very similar
Come Catch Me
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Violet Stone
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Barrymore
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lavender Herb
Kilz
Very similar
Dusty Heather
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Charcoal Dust
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Charcoal Dust
#9497B3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9585AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Charcoal Dust
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Charcoal Dust 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
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Charcoal Dust.
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Charcoal Dust — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Charcoal Dust have?
Charcoal Dust by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Charcoal Dust in your own space before committing.
What colors match Charcoal Dust from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Charcoal Dust are Macaw by Valspar (a very close match), Lavender Spectacle by Hirshfield's (a very close match), House of Owen by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Charcoal Dust'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 Dust?
Charcoal Dust has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Charcoal Dust's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.