Carbon Copy
At first glance, Carbon Copy belongs to the grey family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its LRV of 9.2 gives it real visual weight, allowing the color to hold a wall rather than simply recede from view. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#545554LRV
9.23
Carbon Copy in Rooms
Follow Carbon Copy from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 5 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
2 Misc Photos
2 misc images trace Carbon Copy (PPU25-01) through the color’s movement from one type of space to another. The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Accent wall in Carbon Copy draws focus to fireplace.
@taggeboxlane
Baseboards and trim contrast sharply with Carbon Copy walls.
@karipittet
1 Living Room Photo
Carbon Copy (PPU25-01) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood. Test it under the movement from window light to lamplight.
Hallway walls transition beautifully to Carbon Copy tones.
@the.shire.house
1 House Photo
These 1 house image show how Carbon Copy (PPU25-01) can sit beside roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim. Its green undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.
Exterior siding in Carbon Copy creates modern curb appeal.
@olive.bloom
1 Bathroom Photo
Across 1 bathroom image, Carbon Copy (PPU25-01) meets window light, mirrors and focused task lighting. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Bathroom vanity painted in Carbon Copy creates a sophisticated, dark focal point.
@bicoastalbubbles
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Carbon Copy reads slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 33 vs 9, Uptown Girl is decisively the brighter choice.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Step into a contemporary oasis with Behr Carbon Copy (PPU25-01), a sophisticated and versatile shade that exudes modern elegance. This deep charcoal hue offers a perfect balance of warmth and drama, making it ideal for creating a cozy yet upscale ambiance in any room. Pair Carbon Copy with crisp whites and soft neutrals for a chic monochromatic look, or add pops of vivid colors like Behr Frost (PPU26-06) or Ivy Wreath (PPU11-18) for a bold and eye-catching contrast. 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