Charcoal Smoke 1033-7 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #474F43, LRV 7 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Opera Evening from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #474F43 · 1033-7
Charcoal Smoke
7%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Charcoal Smoke Technical Profile
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Charcoal Smoke in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Charcoal Smoke in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCharcoal Smoke
Nearly identical
Vista PaintOpera Evening
Opera Evening
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Foxhall Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Baize
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Black Bean
Behr
Very similar
Topsoil
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Aged Pine
Valspar
Very similar
Mertie Kay
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Green Grey
RAL
Very similar
Huntington Woods
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
American Pine
Kilz
Very similar
Studio Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Charcoal Smoke
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Charcoal Smoke
#474F43
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#4F7655
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Charcoal Smoke
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Charcoal Smoke 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Charcoal Smoke.
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 Smoke — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Charcoal Smoke have?
Charcoal Smoke by PPG has a cool (green) 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 Smoke in your own space before committing.
What colors match Charcoal Smoke from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Charcoal Smoke are Opera Evening by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Foxhall Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Forestwood by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Charcoal Smoke'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 Smoke?
Charcoal Smoke has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Charcoal Smoke's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.