Charred 440-7DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #514A41, estimated LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Binoculars from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #514A41 · 440-7DB
Charred
7%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Charred Technical Profile
HEX Code#514A41
RGB81, 74, 65
Estimated LRV7.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Binoculars
Kilz
#504A43
Close digital match
Terra Pin
Vista Paint
#514B40
Close digital match
Terra Pin
Hirshfield's
#534D42
Close digital match
Black Fox
Sherwin-Williams
#4F4842
Close digital match
Deepest Earth Green
PPG
#4F4A45
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Midsummer Night
Benjamin Moore
#514B46
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Deep Earth
Valspar
#544B45
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Unplugged
Behr
#4B4840
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Renwick Brown
Dunn-Edwards
#504E47
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Nourish .05
Colorhouse
#53453C
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Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
#4D4746
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Yellow Olive
RAL
#47402E
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Colors That Work With Charred
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Charred
#514A41
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#74764F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Charred
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Charred 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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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Charred — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Charred have?
Charred by Dutch Boy 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 Charred from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Charred are Binoculars by Kilz (a close digital match), Terra Pin by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Terra Pin by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Charred'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 Charred?
Charred has a estimated lightness value of 7.0, 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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