Charleston Gray 243 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #9F9389, LRV 30 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chatura Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9F9389 · 243
Charleston Gray
30%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Charleston Gray Technical Profile
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Charleston Gray in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Charleston Gray in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallCharleston Gray
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsChatura Gray
Chatura Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Portobello Mushroom
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rock Slide
PPG
Nearly identical
Pebbled Path
Behr
Nearly identical
State of Mind
Valspar
Nearly identical
Faded Beige
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mission Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rain Barrel
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Studio Clay
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Heirloom Brooch
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Charleston Gray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Charleston Gray
#9F9389
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAC85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Charleston Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Charleston Gray 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 Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Charleston Gray.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Charleston Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Charleston Gray have?
Charleston Gray by Farrow & Ball 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 Charleston Gray in your own space before committing.
What colors match Charleston Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Charleston Gray are Chatura Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Portobello Mushroom by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Rock Slide by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Charleston Gray'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 Charleston Gray?
Charleston Gray has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Charleston Gray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.