Chimney vs Graphic Charcoal
Both are Behr colors. Chimney reads as blue-grey, while Graphic Charcoal reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 11 vs 8, Graphic Charcoal will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a blue quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 6.4, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Chimney vs Graphic Charcoal in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Chimney and Graphic Charcoal are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Chimney reads more restrained here, while Graphic Charcoal adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The temperature contrast between Graphic Charcoal and Chimney is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Chimney vs Graphic Charcoal Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chimney on one side and Graphic Charcoal on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.