Western Charcoal 50YR 06/041 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #49413F, LRV 6 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Double Fudge from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #49413F · 50YR 06/041
Western Charcoal
6%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Western Charcoal Technical Profile
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Western Charcoal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Western Charcoal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGWestern Charcoal
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsDouble Fudge
Double Fudge
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tucker Chocolate
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sweet Molasses
Behr
Nearly identical
Evermore
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Evening Empress
Vista Paint
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Black Raisin
Valspar
Very similar
Clove
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Black Cherry
Kilz
Very similar
Orchid Black
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Grey Brown
RAL
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Western Charcoal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Western Charcoal
#49413F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#70654B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Western Charcoal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Western 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 Western 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.
Western Charcoal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Western Charcoal have?
Western Charcoal by PPG has a warm (pink) 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 Western Charcoal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Western Charcoal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Western Charcoal are Double Fudge by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Tucker Chocolate by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sweet Molasses by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Western 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 Western Charcoal?
Western Charcoal has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.6, 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 Western Charcoal's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.