ColorplanKendall Charcoal vs Down Pipe
Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal HC-166 compared with Farrow & Ball Down Pipe No.26
Kendall Charcoal is a touch warmer and a touch more colorful than Down Pipe. Kendall Charcoal has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, while Down Pipe has almost no visible undertone. The difference (ΔE 3.3) is visible side by side but subtle on a whole wall, so check samples together before swapping one for the other.
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How different the two colors look. Under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall; over 5 is clearly different.
Which to choose
For a small or dim room, Kendall Charcoal reflects more light (LRV 14).
For a north-facing room, Kendall Charcoal is the safer choice because its warm undertone balances cool north light.
Side by side
| Kendall Charcoal | Down Pipe | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Farrow & Ball |
| Code | HC-166 | No.26 |
| LRV | 14 | 13 |
| Undertone | green-yellow | neutral |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
| HEX | #686B65 | #626665 |
| Good for | accent walls, front doors | accent walls, front doors |
Questions
What is the difference between Kendall Charcoal and Down Pipe?
Kendall Charcoal is a touch warmer and a touch more colorful than Down Pipe. Kendall Charcoal has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, while Down Pipe has almost no visible undertone. The difference (ΔE 3.3) is visible side by side but subtle on a whole wall, so check samples together before swapping one for the other.
Which is lighter, Kendall Charcoal or Down Pipe?
Kendall Charcoal is lighter, with an LRV of 14 against 13.
How does Kendall Charcoal compare to Down Pipe in a north-facing room?
Kendall Charcoal will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright. The same goes for Down Pipe.
Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.