ColorplanCharcoal Blue
SW 2739 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 6 · dark
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) is a very dark blue with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 6. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Hale Navy (HC-154), Farrow & Ball Hague Blue (No.30) and Behr Very Navy (M500-7). For trim, try Ice Cube (SW 6252).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 5.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #3D4450 |
| RGB | 61, 68, 80 |
| HSL | 218°, 13%, 28% |
About Charcoal Blue
Charcoal Blue (SW 2739) is a very dark, muted blue from Sherwin-Williams. With an LRV of 6, Charcoal Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Charcoal Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Naval (SW 6244), it's lighter and warmer.
How Charcoal Blue changes with the light
Charcoal Blue 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
Charcoal Blue will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Charcoal Blue 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 Charcoal Blue from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Charcoal Blue looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Charcoal Blue in real homes
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Charcoal Blue 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.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 2.5
Also close: Mysterious (ΔE 2.8)
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Charcoal Blue questions
What undertone does Charcoal Blue have?
Charcoal Blue has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Charcoal Blue read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Charcoal Blue a light or dark color?
Charcoal Blue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 5.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 6, Charcoal Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Charcoal Blue in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Hale Navy HC-154 (very close, ΔE 2.5); Farrow & Ball: Hague Blue No.30 (close, ΔE 4.8); Behr: Very Navy M500-7 (close, ΔE 3.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Charcoal Blue?
Try Ice Cube (SW 6252) on trim and Extra White (SW 7006) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Charcoal Blue's undertone.
Where does Charcoal Blue work best?
Charcoal Blue works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 6, Charcoal Blue absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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