Light Charcoal
Light Charcoal is a versatile and reflective paint color from Dulux. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 9 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#cbcccb
LRV
62.00
Light Charcoal in Real Rooms
Light Charcoal has a high LRV of 62 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
5 Bathroom Photos
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Light Charcoal 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.
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2 Living Room Photos
There is a specific "glow" that Light Charcoal takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.
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2 Misc Photos
These "miscellaneous" applications of Light Charcoal prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 62 vs 36, Light Charcoal is decisively the brighter choice.