Charcoal Blue
SW 2739 · Sherwin-Williams
Black2 paint colors are named “Charcoal Blue”, compare them →View Charcoal Blue SW 2739 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#3D4450
LRV
6
Family
Black
SW 2739
Color profile
Light value
6 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool, violet lean
Family
Black Also reads blue
Availability
Interior & exterior
“Indulge your dramatic side with this dark, almost black shade of navy. Makes an elegant backdrop for wood, leather and metallic furnishings.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 6 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Charcoal BlueThis colorCharcoal BlueSherwin-Williams · SW 2739
CoordinatingGossamer VeilSherwin-Williams · SW 9165CoordinatingMoonlit OrchidSherwin-Williams · SW 9153CoordinatingCreamySherwin-Williams · SW 7012Similar colors
Tap any color to compareCharcoal Blue vs Sea Mariner
6LRV7
#3D4450Hex#434A54
BlackFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Charcoal Blue vs Mountain Fig
6LRV4
#3D4450Hex#383C49
BlackFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Charcoal Blue vs Naval
6LRV4
#3D4450Hex#2F3D4C
BlackFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Charcoal Blue vs Cyberspace
6LRV6
#3D4450Hex#44484D
BlackFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet cast
Charcoal Blue vs Sea Serpent
6LRV7
#3D4450Hex#3E4B54
BlackFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Charcoal Blue vs Gale Force
6LRV6
#3D4450Hex#35454E
BlackFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Charcoal Blue vs Anchors Aweigh
6LRV3
#3D4450Hex#2B3441
BlackFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Charcoal Blue vs In the Navy
6LRV4
#3D4450Hex#283849
BlackFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Charcoal Blue vs Indigo Batik
6LRV8
#3D4450Hex#3E5063
BlackFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Charcoal Blue vs Mount Etna
6LRV6
#3D4450Hex#3D484C
BlackFamilyGray
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue cast
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareCharcoal Blue vs Starless Night
6LRV6
#3D4450Hex#3E4855
BlackFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Starless Night is very close match compared with Charcoal Blue.
Charcoal Blue vs Blackbird
6LRV6
#3D4450Hex#3F444C
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet cast
Blackbird is very close match · warmer compared with Charcoal Blue.
Charcoal Blue vs Hale Navy
6LRV8
#3D4450Hex#434B56
BlackFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Hale Navy is very close match · 3 points lighter compared with Charcoal Blue.
Charcoal Blue vs Downing Street
6LRV6
#3D4450Hex#454751
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Downing Street is close match · warmer compared with Charcoal Blue.
Charcoal Blue vs Mysterious
6LRV9
#3D4450Hex#454B54
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Mysterious is close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Charcoal Blue.
Charcoal Blue vs Gotham Gray
6LRV5
#3D4450Hex#343E49
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Gotham Gray is close match · 1 points darker compared with Charcoal Blue.
Charcoal Blue vs Napoleon
6LRV5
#3D4450Hex#404149
BlackFamilyBlack
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet cast
Napoleon is close match · warmer compared with Charcoal Blue.
Charcoal Blue vs Cavalry
6LRV7
#3D4450Hex#3F4C5A
BlackFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Cavalry is close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Charcoal Blue.
Charcoal Blue vs Hague Blue
6LRV7
#3D4450Hex#3F4D57
BlackFamilyBlue
cool, violet leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Hague Blue is close match · 1 points lighter · leans greener compared with Charcoal Blue.
Charcoal Blue, answered
What is the LRV of Charcoal Blue?
Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 6, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Charcoal Blue a warm or cool color?
Charcoal Blue has a cool undertone (cool, violet lean).
Can Charcoal Blue be used outside?
Yes, Charcoal Blue is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Charcoal Blue from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Charcoal Blue is Starless Night (PPU14-20) by Behr, very close match.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 2739
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