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Carbon Copy

We've categorized Carbon Copy as a genuinely dark Purple because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can anchor a room without demanding the spotlight so effectively. Explore coordinating accent choices and full color data below.

Hex

#383537

LRV

5.33

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Light Reflectance Value
5.33
Dark
TemperatureNeutral
Tone
GroundingRichTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior
Collection

Coordinating Colors

Carbon Copy
Swiss Coffee
Carbon Copy vs Swiss Coffee
Carbon Copy
Swiss Coffee
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Carbon Copy
2117-10 · LRV 5
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Swiss Coffee
OC-45 · LRV 82

Swiss Coffee reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 5), opening up a space where Carbon Copy encloses it.

Carbon Copy
Tawny Rose
Carbon Copy vs Tawny Rose
Carbon Copy
Tawny Rose
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Carbon Copy
2117-10 · LRV 5
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Tawny Rose
2173-20 · LRV 12

A 6-point LRV gap (12 vs 5) makes Tawny Rose the marginally brighter of the two.

Carbon Copy
Hampshire Taupe
Carbon Copy vs Hampshire Taupe
Carbon Copy
Hampshire Taupe
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Carbon Copy
2117-10 · LRV 5
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Hampshire Taupe
990 · LRV 51

At LRV 51 vs 5, Hampshire Taupe is decisively the brighter choice.

Carbon Copy
Dove Wing
Carbon Copy vs Dove Wing
Carbon Copy
Dove Wing
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Carbon Copy
2117-10 · LRV 5
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Dove Wing
OC-18 · LRV 78

Dove Wing reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 5), opening up a space where Carbon Copy encloses it.

Similar Colors

Carbon Copy
Space Black
Carbon Copy vs Space Black
Carbon Copy
Space Black
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Carbon Copy
2117-10 · LRV 5
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Space Black
2119-10 · LRV 5

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 5 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Carbon Copy
Toucan Black
Carbon Copy vs Toucan Black
Carbon Copy
Toucan Black
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Carbon Copy
2117-10 · LRV 5
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Toucan Black
2118-20 · LRV 6

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Carbon Copy
Universal Black
Carbon Copy vs Universal Black
Carbon Copy
Universal Black
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Carbon Copy
2117-10 · LRV 5
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Universal Black
2118-10 · LRV 5

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 5 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Black Beauty
Carbon Copy
Black Beauty vs Carbon Copy
Black Beauty
Carbon Copy
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Black Beauty
2128-10 · LRV 5
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Carbon Copy
2117-10 · LRV 5

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 5 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Complementary Colors

Carbon Copy
Woodland Green
Carbon Copy vs Woodland Green
Carbon Copy
Woodland Green
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Carbon Copy
2117-10 · LRV 5
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Woodland Green
459 · LRV 51

Woodland Green reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 5), opening up a space where Carbon Copy encloses it.

Carbon Copy
Pleasant Valley
Carbon Copy vs Pleasant Valley
Carbon Copy
Pleasant Valley
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Carbon Copy
2117-10 · LRV 5
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Pleasant Valley
696 · LRV 50

At LRV 50 vs 5, Pleasant Valley is decisively the brighter choice.

Carbon Copy
Stratton Blue
Carbon Copy vs Stratton Blue
Carbon Copy
Stratton Blue
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Carbon Copy
2117-10 · LRV 5
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Stratton Blue
HC-142 · LRV 38

At LRV 38 vs 5, Stratton Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Carbon Copy
Sage Tint
Carbon Copy vs Sage Tint
Carbon Copy
Sage Tint
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Carbon Copy
2117-10 · LRV 5
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Sage Tint
458 · LRV 58

At LRV 58 vs 5, Sage Tint is decisively the brighter choice.

Carbon Copy
Webster Green
Carbon Copy vs Webster Green
Carbon Copy
Webster Green
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Carbon Copy
2117-10 · LRV 5
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Webster Green
HC-130 · LRV 20

Webster Green reflects far more light (LRV 20 vs 5), opening up a space where Carbon Copy encloses it.

Carbon Copy
Sylvan Mist
Carbon Copy vs Sylvan Mist
Carbon Copy
Sylvan Mist
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Carbon Copy
2117-10 · LRV 5
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Sylvan Mist
CSP-740 · LRV 54

At LRV 54 vs 5, Sylvan Mist is decisively the brighter choice.

Lighter Colors

Carbon Copy
Plum Martini
Carbon Copy vs Plum Martini
Carbon Copy
Plum Martini
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Carbon Copy
2117-10 · LRV 5
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Plum Martini
CSP-540 · LRV 7

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 7 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Carbon Copy
Tulsa Twilight
Carbon Copy vs Tulsa Twilight
Carbon Copy
Tulsa Twilight
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Carbon Copy
2117-10 · LRV 5
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Tulsa Twilight
2070-10 · LRV 5

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 5 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Color Codes

HEX#383537
RGB56, 53, 55
HSL320° 3% 21%
CMYK0 5 2 78
CIE LabL: 22.5 a: 1.8 b: -0.8
XYZX: 0.04 Y: 0.04 Z: 0.04