Charcoal RM150 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #566466, LRV 12 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Inchyra Blue from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #566466 · RM150
Charcoal
12%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Charcoal Technical Profile
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Charcoal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Charcoal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzCharcoal
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallInchyra Blue
Inchyra Blue
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Spacebox
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Nocturnal Gray
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Le Luxe
Behr
Very similar
Mountain Pass
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Soot
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Spacebox
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Steeled Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sequoia Glade
Valspar
Very similar
Mysterious
PPG
Very similar
Basalt Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Wool .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Charcoal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Charcoal
#566466
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#60728F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Charcoal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Charcoal 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Charcoal.
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 — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Charcoal have?
Charcoal by Kilz 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 in your own space before committing.
What colors match Charcoal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Charcoal are Inchyra Blue by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Spacebox by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Nocturnal Gray by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Charcoal'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?
Charcoal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.1, 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 Charcoal's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.