Charred 440-7DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #514A41, LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Binoculars from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #514A41 · 440-7DB
Charred
7%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Charred Technical Profile
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Charred in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Charred in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyCharred
Nearly identical
KilzBinoculars
Binoculars
Kilz
Nearly identical
Terra Pin
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Terra Pin
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Black Fox
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Deepest Earth Green
PPG
Very similar
Midsummer Night
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Deep Earth
Valspar
Very similar
Unplugged
Behr
Very similar
Renwick Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Yellow Olive
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Charred
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Charred.
More gray colors from other brands
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Charred in your own space before committing.
What colors match Charred from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Charred are Binoculars by Kilz (a near-identical match), Terra Pin by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Terra Pin by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Charred's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.