Charcoal Brick 405-7DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #48423C, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sealskin from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #48423C · 405-7DB
Charcoal Brick
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Charcoal Brick Technical Profile
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Charcoal Brick in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Charcoal Brick in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyCharcoal Brick
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSealskin
Sealskin
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
French Roast
Behr
Nearly identical
Night Horizon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ebony Keys
Valspar
Nearly identical
November Storms
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Phantom Mist
PPG
Very similar
Evermore
Vista Paint
Very similar
Incense Stick
Kilz
Very similar
Espresso Macchiato
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grey Olive
RAL
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Charcoal Brick
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Charcoal Brick
#48423C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6E6E49
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Charcoal Brick
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Charcoal Brick 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Charcoal Brick.
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 Brick — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Charcoal Brick have?
Charcoal Brick by Dutch Boy 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 Brick in your own space before committing.
What colors match Charcoal Brick from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Charcoal Brick are Sealskin by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), French Roast by Behr (a near-identical match), Night Horizon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Charcoal Brick'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 Brick?
Charcoal Brick has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.6, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Charcoal Brick's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.