Charcoal Dust DE5927 is a neutral paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #9497B3, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #9497B3 · DE5927
Charcoal Dust
32%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Charcoal Dust Technical Profile
HEX Code#9497B3
RGB148, 151, 179
Estimated LRV31.7
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Charcoal Dust
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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
Digital 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
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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 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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