Charcoal Smudge DE6370 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #60605E, estimated LRV 12 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Great Graphite from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #60605E · DE6370
Charcoal Smudge
12%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Charcoal Smudge Technical Profile
HEX Code#60605E
RGB96, 96, 94
Estimated LRV11.7
UndertoneNeutral
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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#605F5F
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Colors That Work With Charcoal Smudge
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Charcoal Smudge
#60605E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#799160
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Charcoal Smudge
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Charcoal Smudge 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 Smudge — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Charcoal Smudge have?
Charcoal Smudge by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Smudge from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Charcoal Smudge are Great Graphite by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Summer Shadow by PPG (a close digital match), Gropius Gray by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Charcoal Smudge'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 Smudge?
Charcoal Smudge has a estimated lightness value of 11.7, 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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