Charcoal Smudge DE6370 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #60605E, 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.
Ref. #60605E · DE6370
Charcoal Smudge
12%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Charcoal Smudge Technical Profile
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Charcoal Smudge in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Charcoal Smudge 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 Smudge
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGreat Graphite
Great Graphite
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Summer Shadow
PPG
Nearly identical
Gropius Gray
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Shades on
Behr
Nearly identical
Semi-Sweet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Forged Steel
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
City Shadow
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Softened Coal
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dark Umber
Kilz
Very similar
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Quartz Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Charcoal Smudge
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
Pure 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
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
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Charcoal Smudge in your own space before committing.
What colors match Charcoal Smudge from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Charcoal Smudge are Great Graphite by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Summer Shadow by PPG (a near-identical match), Gropius Gray by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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