Charcoal Slate
Charcoal Slate begins as a gray color on paper, then shifts with every surface, shadow and neighboring material. Its neutral temperature leaves room for surrounding materials and light to pull the color warmer or cooler. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#646769LRV
14.51
Charcoal Slate in Rooms
Follow Charcoal Slate from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 35 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
4 Living Room Photos
4 living room images trace Charcoal Slate (HC-178) through the room’s shift from daytime energy to evening calm. Catalog words such as Calming, Charming, Grounding offer another lens on its character.
The fireplace wall in Charcoal Slate anchors this living room with dramatic warmth.
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Fireplace surrounds gain depth when painted in Charcoal Slate.
@1extremepainting
Living room walls in Charcoal Slate create an intimate, sophisticated atmosphere.
@jl_designly
Hallway walls in Charcoal Slate create an inviting transition between living spaces.
@clare_wheadon_interiors
6 Bathroom Photos
Charcoal Slate (HC-178) can change noticeably under window light, mirrors and focused task lighting. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Shiplap paneling in Charcoal Slate adds texture and dimension to bathroom walls.
@little_blueberry_homestead
3 Bedroom Photos
These 3 bedroom images show how Charcoal Slate (HC-178) can sit beside bed linen, timber, wool and upholstered textures. Its blue undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.
Bedroom accent walls in Charcoal Slate establish a restful, contemplative mood.
@nickysinteriorpainting
Charcoal Slate creates a cocoon-like bedroom retreat when applied to all walls.
@nickysinteriorpainting
An accent wall painted in Charcoal Slate anchors the bedroom design.
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6 House Photos
Across 6 house images, Charcoal Slate (HC-178) meets full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Exterior siding in Charcoal Slate presents a modern, sophisticated home facade.
@tjspaintingcompany
5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
Viewed across 5 kitchen cabinets images in cabinetry, where color becomes part of the room’s architecture, Charcoal Slate (HC-178) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. With an LRV of 14.5, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Shaker-style cabinets painted in Charcoal Slate create a timeless kitchen foundation.
@designit.buildit
Lower cabinetry in Charcoal Slate pairs elegantly with light countertops and backsplash.
@thekatbaileycollective
Open shelving and Charcoal Slate cabinet doors balance storage with visual lightness.
@thecabinetgalleryutah
The kitchen island anchors the space in rich, sophisticated Charcoal Slate.
@mainecustomkitchens
Inset cabinet panels in Charcoal Slate provide classic depth and dimension throughout.
@premiereproskitchens
5 Misc Photos
These 5 misc images show how Charcoal Slate (HC-178) can sit beside a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes. Its blue undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.
Built-in shelving painted Charcoal Slate maximizes storage with refined style.
@ds_finishes
Wood paneling in Charcoal Slate wraps the office with professional, moody sophistication.
@paintworksnyc
Wall surfaces coated in Charcoal Slate deepen the room's sophisticated atmosphere.
@tuckerjamesdesignco
Furniture painted in Charcoal Slate becomes a sculptural bedroom focal point.
@keepthepiecedesigns
Dresser surfaces in Charcoal Slate add dramatic contrast and sophisticated style.
@_pinchofpaint_
2 Dining Room Photos
Charcoal Slate (HC-178) can change noticeably under natural light, candles and pendant lighting. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
An accent wall in Charcoal Slate grounds the dining room with understated elegance.
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Wainscoting treated in Charcoal Slate creates architectural interest in this dining space.
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2 Kitchen Photos
Catalog words such as Calming, Charming, Grounding offer another lens on its character. In this setting, let daylight, task lighting and evening pendants and stone, timber, tile and metal finishes guide the final sample decision.
Kitchen walls in Charcoal Slate complement light cabinetry and natural wood tones.
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Full kitchen walls in Charcoal Slate establish a bold, cohesive backdrop.
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1 Front Door Photo
In a small architectural moment with an outsized first impression, the most interesting quality of Charcoal Slate (HC-178) may be the way it responds to hardware, glazing, masonry, timber and surrounding trim. Its blue undertone may become clearest at the boundary between paint and a contrasting finish.
The front entry door painted Charcoal Slate makes a striking architectural statement.
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1 Home Office Photo
1 sourced room photo gives the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Charcoal Slate (HC-178) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Built-in shelving and walls in Charcoal Slate define this focused work environment.
@djfbuilders
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 82 vs 15, Swiss Coffee is decisively the brighter choice.
A 3-point LRV gap (15 vs 11) makes Charcoal Slate the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 56 vs 15, Grant Beige is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 70 vs 15, Wind's Breath is decisively the brighter choice.
Complementary Colors
With LRVs of 15 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 66 vs 15, Hint of Violet is decisively the brighter choice.
Antique Pearl reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 15), opening up a space where Charcoal Slate encloses it.
A 8-point LRV gap (15 vs 6) makes Charcoal Slate the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 17 vs 15), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 44 vs 15, Silver Fox is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 39 vs 15, Upper West Side is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (21 vs 15) makes Steel Wool the marginally brighter of the two.
A 9-point LRV gap (24 vs 15) makes Englewood Cliffs the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 16 vs 15), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 9-point LRV gap (24 vs 15) makes Rock Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 14), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (15 vs 7) makes Charcoal Slate the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (15 vs 8) makes Charcoal Slate the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 15 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Charcoal Slate reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Charcoal Slate reads slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
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Manufacturer description
A handsome dark gray with moody indigo undertones.