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    Updated: Feb 27, 2023 by Kris Jarrett

    Favorite Charcoal Gray Paint Colors

    Have you ever though of going super dark with a paint color in one of your rooms? I decided to give it a try with a charcoal gray paint color. Our home office was the perfect room for experimenting with a dark paint color because there actually isn’t a ton of wall space. One side is entirely open to the hall and a lot of the other wall space in the room is taken up by a large built-in bookcase and windows.

    I was searching for a paint color that would look almost black but slightly softer. Basically, the perfect charcoal gray paint color. Today I’m sharing the paint colors that I considered in my search (and have updated my post to share the one that I ended up going with!). (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here})

    Why Choose a Charcoal Gray Paint Color

    A charcoal gray paint color can add a bit of sophistication and glamour to a room. When done right, if feels luxuriously moody without being gloomy. I especially love it in spaces with white furniture, molding, or cabinetry because the contrast between the “almost black” and white is stunning.

    Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black (6258) LRV: 3

    Living room painted in Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black
    Sherwin-Williams

    Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore (7069) LRV: 6

    Iron Ore is described by Sherwin-Williams as a cool, deep, and mysterious charcoal.

    Sherwin Williams Iron Ore paint color in dining room
    Sherwin-Williams

    Benjamin Moore Graphite (1603) LRV: 7.59

    Graphite is described by Benjamin Moore as an elegant deep gray hue that adds depth and drama to any space.

    Benjamin Moore Nightfall (1596) LRV: 8.3

    Spoiler! Benjamin Moore Nightfall is the charcoal gray paint color that I ended up painting our home office. It’s described as a “blackened gray” which I think is a great description of it because it is about as close to the line between gray and black as you can get. I LOVE it! The contrast of the dark charcoal gray with our white bookcases is stunning:

    Home office painted Benjamin Moore Nightfall
    Home office painted Benjamin Moore Nightfall

    Get more details about this gorgeous paint color in my full post on Benjamin Moore Nightfall.

    Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn (7674) LRV: 10

    Peppercorn is a versatile dark gray that’s evenly balanced between warm (yellow undertones) and cool (blue undertones).

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    Lia Griffith

    Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) LRV 14.61

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