Avocado vs Charcoal Blue
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Avocado reads as beige-greige, while Charcoal Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 20 vs 6, Avocado will read as the brighter of the two — a 14-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Avocado's warm character against Charcoal Blue's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 35.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Avocado vs Charcoal Blue in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Avocado and Charcoal Blue in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Avocado will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Charcoal Blue would.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Avocado will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Charcoal Blue would.
Color Details
Avocado vs Charcoal Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Avocado 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.