Elegant Charcoal 00NN 20/000 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #79787A, LRV 19 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ocean Frigate from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #79787A · 00NN 20/000
Elegant Charcoal
19%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Elegant Charcoal Technical Profile
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Elegant Charcoal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Elegant Charcoal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGElegant Charcoal
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sOcean Frigate
Ocean Frigate
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Complex Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Ocean Frigate
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ground Truth
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bank Vault
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Westchester Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Steel Wool
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Smoldered
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Whale Tail
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Dark Grey
RAL
Very similar
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Mole's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Elegant Charcoal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Elegant Charcoal
#79787A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A87DA8
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Elegant Charcoal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Elegant 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Elegant 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.
Elegant Charcoal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Elegant Charcoal have?
Elegant Charcoal by PPG 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 Elegant Charcoal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Elegant Charcoal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elegant Charcoal are Ocean Frigate by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Complex Gray by Behr (a near-identical match), Ocean Frigate by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Elegant 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 Elegant Charcoal?
Elegant Charcoal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.9, 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 Elegant Charcoal's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.