Tavern Charcoal vs Licorice
Tavern Charcoal is a Benjamin Moore color while Licorice comes from PPG. Hue-wise, Tavern Charcoal belongs to the greige-grey family and Licorice to the grey family. At LRV 10 vs 7, Tavern Charcoal will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 3.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Tavern Charcoal vs Licorice Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Tavern Charcoal on one side and Licorice 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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