Charcoal Slate
Charcoal Slate is a genuinely dark Gray from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 35 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#646769
LRV
14.51
Charcoal Slate in Real Rooms
Charcoal Slate has a low LRV of 14.51 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. Grouped in the Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, bathroom, bedroom, house, kitchen cabinets, misc, dining room, kitchen, front door and home office.
4 Living Room Photos
Charcoal Slate provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Benjamin Moore HC-178 living room fireplace
@mlevac_design
Benjamin Moore Charcoal Slate living room fireplace color
@1extremepainting
Benjamin Moore Charcoal Slate Living Room
@jl_designly
Charcoal Slate Hallway
@clare_wheadon_interiors
6 Bathroom Photos
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Charcoal Slate provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Benjamin Moore HC-178 bathroom wall panelling
@little_blueberry_homestead
3 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Charcoal Slate is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Benjamin Moore Charcoal Slate bedroom color review
@nickysinteriorpainting
Benjamin Moore Charcoal Slate bedroom review
@nickysinteriorpainting
Bm Charcoal Slate Bedroom Accent Wall
@we_bought_a_house_
6 House Photos
Using Charcoal Slate on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.
Benjamin Moore HC-178 house exterior review
@tjspaintingcompany
5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
On kitchen cabinets, Charcoal Slate adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.
Charcoal Slate kitchen cabinets
@designit.buildit
Charcoal Slate Kitchen Cabinets
@thekatbaileycollective
Charcoal Slate Kitchen Cabinets
@thecabinetgalleryutah
Kitchen Island
@mainecustomkitchens
Hc-178 Kitchen Cabinets
@premiereproskitchens
5 Misc Photos
Charcoal Slate shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
Bm Charcoal Slate Painted Storage
@ds_finishes
Hc-178 Office
@paintworksnyc
Benjamin Moore Charcoal Slate Paint
@tuckerjamesdesignco
Charcoal Slate Painted Dresser
@keepthepiecedesigns
Benjamin Moore Charcoal Slate Painted Furniture
@_pinchofpaint_
2 Dining Room Photos
The best dining room colors look different lit by daylight versus candlelight, and Charcoal Slate is one of them. It holds the room's warmth in the evening in a way that makes dinner feel like an occasion even when it's just a casual weeknight.
Hc-178 Dining Room Accent Wall
@we_bought_a_house_
Charcoal Slate Dining Room
@we_bought_a_house_
2 Kitchen Photos
In a modern kitchen, Charcoal Slate provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
Hc-178 Kitchen Walls
@bluebird_painting
Benjamin Moore Charcoal Slate Kitchen
@bluebird_painting
1 Front Door Photo
In a world of boring front doors, Charcoal Slate is a breath of fresh air. It's a sophisticated choice that works with almost any siding color, providing a much-needed focal point that guides guests naturally toward the entrance.
Bm Charcoal Slate Front Door
@insta.gramma_
1 Home Office Photo
Charcoal Slate works exceptionally well with "warm" tech—leather desk pads, brass lamps, and wooden monitor stands. It bridges the gap between modern technology and traditional home comfort, making the office feel like part of the house.
Benjamin Moore Charcoal Slate Home Office
@djfbuilders
