Charcoal Sketch DET628 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #5D5B56, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wright Brown from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5D5B56 · DET628
Charcoal Sketch
11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Charcoal Sketch Technical Profile
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Charcoal Sketch in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Charcoal Sketch 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 Sketch
Nearly identical
BehrWright Brown
Wright Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Dark Shadows
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
English Tea Party
Valspar
Nearly identical
Stone's Throw
PPG
Nearly identical
Forged Steel
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dark Umber
Kilz
Nearly identical
Gropius Gray
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Iron Mountain
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Softened Coal
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Traffic Grey B
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Charcoal Sketch
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Charcoal Sketch
#5D5B56
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#808A5C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Charcoal Sketch
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Charcoal Sketch 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 Sketch.
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 Sketch — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Charcoal Sketch have?
Charcoal Sketch by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Sketch in your own space before committing.
What colors match Charcoal Sketch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Charcoal Sketch are Wright Brown by Behr (a near-identical match), Mountain Ridge by Behr (a near-identical match), Dark Shadows by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Charcoal Sketch'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 Sketch?
Charcoal Sketch has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.5, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Charcoal Sketch's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.