Blackened Black vs Charcoal Blue
Blackened Black is a Jotun color while Charcoal Blue comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Blackened Black belongs to the grey family and Charcoal Blue to the blue-grey family. With LRVs of 7 and 6, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Blackened Black's neutral character against Charcoal Blue's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 9.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 6 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Blackened Black vs Charcoal Blue in Real Spaces
6 real rooms side by side. Blackened Black and Charcoal Blue 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. Blackened Black reads more restrained here, while Charcoal Blue 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 Charcoal Blue and Blackened Black is what sets these apart most in this context.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The temperature contrast between Charcoal Blue and Blackened Black is what sets these apart most in this context.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The temperature contrast between Charcoal Blue and Blackened Black is what sets these apart most in this context.
House
At full exterior scale, the difference between these two colors becomes much easier to judge than from a small chip. The temperature contrast between Charcoal Blue and Blackened Black is what sets these apart most in this context.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The temperature contrast between Charcoal Blue and Blackened Black is what sets these apart most in this context.
Color Details
Blackened Black vs Charcoal Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blackened Black on one side and Charcoal Blue 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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