ColorplanBenjamin Moore Tavern Charcoal (CW-90) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 8. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Thunder Gray (SW 7645), Farrow & Ball Reduced Green (No.313) and Behr Stealth Jet (780F-7). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 7.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #524F44 |
| RGB | 82, 79, 68 |
| HSL | 47°, 9%, 29% |
About Tavern Charcoal
Tavern Charcoal (CW-90) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 8, Tavern Charcoal absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Tavern Charcoal's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Green Grove (2138-20), it's cooler.
How Tavern Charcoal changes with the light
Tavern Charcoal is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Tavern Charcoal will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Tavern Charcoal will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Tavern Charcoal from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Tavern Charcoal will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Tavern Charcoal in real homes
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Tavern Charcoal equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 2.9
Also close: Urbane Bronze (ΔE 3.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.7
Also close: Studio Green (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Tavern Charcoal questions
What undertone does Tavern Charcoal have?
Tavern Charcoal has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Tavern Charcoal's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Tavern Charcoal a light or dark color?
Tavern Charcoal has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 7.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 8, Tavern Charcoal absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Tavern Charcoal in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Thunder Gray SW 7645 (close, ΔE 2.9); Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green No.313 (close, ΔE 3.7); Behr: Stealth Jet 780F-7 (close, ΔE 4.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Tavern Charcoal?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Tavern Charcoal's undertone.
Where does Tavern Charcoal work best?
Tavern Charcoal works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 8, Tavern Charcoal absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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