Dark Ash vs Charred Coal
Dark Ash (Behr) and Charred Coal (Cloverdale Paint) come from different manufacturers. Dark Ash reads as grey, while Charred Coal reads as grey-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 15 vs 15 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 1.3 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Dark Ash vs Charred Coal in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Dark Ash and Charred Coal 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.
Bathroom
Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. In photos like these you're seeing the difference at its most direct. In a finished room, the distinction is there but not dramatic.
Color Details
Dark Ash vs Charred Coal Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Ash on one side and Charred Coal 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.
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