Charleston Gray vs Kakelugn
Charleston Gray and Kakelugn come from the same Farrow & Ball collection. Charleston Gray reads as greige-grey, while Kakelugn reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Charleston Gray has an LRV of 30. A ΔE of 25.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Charleston Gray vs Kakelugn in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Charleston Gray and Kakelugn in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. At this scale, the choice between them becomes clear in a way that a swatch alone can't communicate.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. At this scale, the choice between them becomes clear in a way that a swatch alone can't communicate.
Color Details
Charleston Gray vs Kakelugn Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Charleston Gray on one side and Kakelugn 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.