Sherwin-Williams • 2739

Charcoal Blue

Name: Sherwin-Williams Charcoal Blue 2739
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

We've categorized Charcoal Blue as a genuinely dark Blue 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 our collection of 37 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#3D4450

LRV

5.71

Light Reflectance Value

5.71

dark

Temperaturecool

SaturationMuted

Collection

2019 Aficionado

Charcoal Blue's Color Strip

Charcoal Blue is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between In the Navy and Mineral Gray. The strip spans from Dress Blues at the lightest end to Anchors Aweigh at the deepest. Strip 253 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.

C1Dress Blues C2Salty Dog C3In the Navy C4Charcoal Blue

C5Mineral Gray C6Naval C7Anchors Aweigh

Charcoal Blue in Real Rooms

Charcoal Blue has a low LRV of 5.71 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Blue family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, bedroom, front door, home office, house, kitchen, living room, kitchen cabinets and misc.

1 Bathroom Photo

For bathrooms with limited natural light, Charcoal Blue 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.

Charcoal Blue Bathroom

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4 Bedroom Photos

For guest bedrooms, Charcoal Blue 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.

Charcoal Blue Bedroom

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SW Charcoal Blue bedroom interior

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SW Charcoal Blue bedroom accent wall

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SW Charcoal Blue bedroom picture

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3 Front Door Photos

There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Charcoal Blue. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.

Charcoal Blue Front Door

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Sw charcoal blue front door

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Sw charcoal blue front door

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2 Home Office Photos

A home office in Charcoal Blue strikes the perfect balance between focused and inviting. The color grounds the room without feeling corporate, and its depth gives the space a sense of purpose. Pair with dark wood furniture to make long working hours feel more comfortable.

Charcoal Blue Home Office

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Sherwin williams charcoal blue home office

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6 House Photos

Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Charcoal Blue has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.

Charcoal Blue House

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3 Kitchen Photos

The challenge with kitchen color is longevity: it needs to look right at 7am under bright task lights and at dinner with the pendants dimmed low. Charcoal Blue manages to bridge all three lighting scenarios with ease, which is a rarer quality in a paint pigment than it sounds.

Charcoal Blue Kitchen

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Charcoal blue kitchen

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SW Charcoal Blue kitchen color

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9 Living Room Photos

The beauty of Charcoal Blue in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.

Charcoal Blue Living Room

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3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

The depth of Charcoal Blue on kitchen cabinets is excellent for hiding the inevitable wear and tear of a busy kitchen. It's a practical choice that doesn't sacrifice an ounce of style, providing a durable-looking finish that remains elegant for years.

SW Charcoal Blue kitchen cabinets picture

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Sherwin williams charcoal blue kitchen cabinets

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Charcoal blue kitchen cabinets

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6 Misc Photos

Observe the use of Charcoal Blue on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.

SW Charcoal Blue painted furniture

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Expert Perspectives

In-depth articles and real-home features from across our network of home and design sites.

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Charcoal Blue by Sherwin Williams SW 2739: Color Guide & Inspiration

Charcoal Blue by Sherwin Williams works in all sorts of rooms and styles. This deep shade mixes blue and gray, so you get a color that’s calm but still bold. Charcoal Blue SW 2739 is a dark navy blue with gray undertones and an LRV of 6. It’s a rich color that soaks up most [...]