Charcoal Gray Colors

Charcoal Gray is not a plain blackened neutral. Its blue gray range gives samples like Anchor Gray, Onyx, and Dusty Moon a smoked steel cast that appears on exteriors, offices, kitchen islands, and fireplace surrounds.

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Anchor Gray

#3A3D41

Brushed Breeze

#2B353B

Brushed Reed

#36454F

Charcoal

#2A343C

Clouded Mesa

#404754

Clouded Silk

#2B2E36

Faded Granite

#2D3B43

Frosty Lake

#46494E

Gentle Cedar

#2D3D43

Gentle Gale

#2C3539

Gunmetal

#45484A

Hushed Ash

#4C5866

Marengo

#323B48

Mellow Birch

#363F4E

Mineral Lagoon

#303436

Muted Moon

#464B4E

Natural Heath

#495A69

Old Loch

#353839

Onyx

#313235

Raw Prairie

#4F5E64

Sandy Lake

#313A3F

Smoky Quartz

#393C46

Soft Haze

#2E3033

Timeworn Willow

#3D4D51

Tranquil Juniper

#505962

Vintage Pebble

#484F56

Weathered Harbor

#3B444E

Weathered Nectar

Using charcoal gray in your home

Charcoal Gray works well where you want contrast without pure black: siding, mudroom cabinets, vanities, railings, or a wrapped media room. North light sharpens the blue side. South light takes a little edge off. Use warm white trim, greige walls, walnut, aged brass, or concrete. Be careful next to creamy tile. The cooler charcoal can make cream look yellow, so compare the sample against every fixed white.

Frequently asked questions

Is Charcoal Gray cool or warm?

Charcoal Gray is usually cool. Its blue undertone is stronger in shaded rooms and under cool bulbs.

Best Charcoal Gray paint colors?

Sample Farrow & Ball Black Blue (LRV 25.6), Benjamin Moore Abyss (LRV 7.37), and Sherwin-Williams Gale Force (LRV 6).

Should Charcoal Gray be matte or satin?

Matte hides wall flaws and looks softer. Satin is better on doors, trim, and cabinets because it cleans more easily.