Charred Coal
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Charred Coal remains a staple for Cloverdale Paint designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 8 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#6A6E6C
LRV
15.30
Charred Coal's Color Strip
Charred Coal is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Ebony and Soft Silver. The strip spans from A Drop of Black at the lightest end to Driftwood at the deepest. Strip Ex4 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Charred Coal in Real Rooms
Charred Coal has a low LRV of 15.3 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Charred Coal holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Charred Coal gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
A bedroom finished in Charred Coal rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
Charred Coal sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Charred Coal in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Charred Coal provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
Charred Coal on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
In laundry rooms, Charred Coal adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.
Charred Coal in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Charred Coal in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Charred Coal is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Charred Coal on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Charred Coal 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.
Charred Coal on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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