Charcoal Sketch DET628 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #5D5B56, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #5D5B56 · DET628
Charcoal Sketch
11%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Charcoal Sketch Technical Profile
HEX Code#5D5B56
RGB93, 91, 86
Estimated LRV10.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Wright Brown
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#5D5B58
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Dark Shadows
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#5F5D5A
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English Tea Party
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#5D5952
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Stone's Throw
PPG
#605C58
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Forged Steel
Sherwin-Williams
#5B5B59
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Dark Umber
Kilz
#605F58
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#63615D
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Benjamin Moore
#585654
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Colors That Work With Charcoal Sketch
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Charcoal Sketch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Charcoal Sketch are Wright Brown by Behr (a close digital match), Mountain Ridge by Behr (a close digital match), Dark Shadows by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Charcoal Sketch's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.