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Charleston Gray

30%LRV Value
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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.

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Charleston Gray Technical Profile

HEX Code#9F9389
RGB159, 147, 137
LRV30.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandFarrow & Ball

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Greywood

Complement

James

Charleston Gray Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Dimpse

Trim

All White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Marmelo

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Blackened

Trim

All White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Raw Tomatillo

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Blackened

Trim

All White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pea Flower Tea

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Farrow & Ball Colors

Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Charleston Gray.

Lichen

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#A1A189

Pigeon

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#A1A093

Sulking Room Pink

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Plummett

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Breakfast Room Green

Farrow & Ball · 81

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Mouse's Back

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#998976

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Violet Shadow

Dunn-Edwards · DEA192

#4D4860

Long Winding Road

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR02

#9B9189

Gray Area

Behr · 770F-4

#85A0A0

Charcoal Linen

Benjamin Moore · 2133-40

#7D8085

Rock of Ages

Vista Paint · 8430

#6F6A5D

Intercoastal Gray

Behr · MQ5-23

#A5B0B9

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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