Deep Charcoal RM130 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #5F6F75, LRV 15 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Slate Tile from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5F6F75 · RM130
Deep Charcoal
15%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Deep Charcoal Technical Profile
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Deep Charcoal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Deep Charcoal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzDeep Charcoal
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSlate Tile
Slate Tile
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Blue Spruce
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Deep Iron Creek
PPG
Nearly identical
Relaxed Navy
Valspar
Nearly identical
Desert Night
Behr
Nearly identical
Whale'S Tail
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Moody Blues
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Winter Harbor
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Deep Lagoon
Vista Paint
Very similar
Inchyra Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wool .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Deep Charcoal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Deep Charcoal
#5F6F75
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6B769C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Deep Charcoal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Deep 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 Deep 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.
Deep Charcoal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Deep Charcoal have?
Deep 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 Deep Charcoal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Deep Charcoal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deep Charcoal are Slate Tile by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Blue Spruce by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Deep Iron Creek by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Deep 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 Deep Charcoal?
Deep Charcoal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.1, 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 Deep Charcoal's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.