Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) records 13.28% LRV and 43.3 L*_HK lightness (#676662, RGB 103/102/98). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=43.16, a*=-0.42, b*=2.4, C*=2.44, h°=99.9°) place HC-166 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) are Behr Chinchilla (PPU24-03, ΔE=1.72) and Sherwin-Williams Grizzle Gray (SW 7068, ΔE=1.79).
Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal (HC-166, #676662) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Benjamin Moore) | Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) | #676662 | 13.28% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Chinchilla (PPU24-03) | #6A6661 | 13% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 1.72 (96.4%) |
| Behr #2 | Mined Coal (PPU18-18) | #6C6B65 | 15% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 2.15 (95.5%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Grizzle Gray (SW 7068) | #636562 | 12.85% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.79 (96.2%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Night Owl (SW 7061) | #63655F | 12.8% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 2.35 (95.1%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.72 equivalent for HC-166: Chinchilla (PPU24-03) delivers identical 13% reflectance to HC-166 with +0.99 higher C*=3.43 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.15 alternative to HC-166: Mined Coal (PPU18-18) delivers +1.7 LRV points lighter than Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) with +1.15 higher C*=3.59 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.27 alternative to HC-166: Black Locust (PPU25-02) delivers identical 13% reflectance to HC-166 with matched C*=2.72 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.79 equivalent for HC-166: Grizzle Gray (SW 7068) delivers identical 12.85% reflectance to HC-166 with matched C*=1.99 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.35 alternative to HC-166: Night Owl (SW 7061) delivers identical 12.8% reflectance to HC-166 with +1.27 higher C*=3.71 chroma.
Visual ΔE=3.04 alternative to HC-166: Roycroft Pewter (SW 2848) delivers identical 12.76% reflectance to HC-166 with -0.68 softer C*=1.76 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Kendall Charcoal (#676662, LRV 13.28%).
Kendall Charcoal (HC-166, b*=2.4) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Kendall Charcoal
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for HC-166 (2700K shifts to #766252)
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Code HC-166 (Kendall Charcoal) reflects 13.28% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) registers J'=45.7, a'=-0.72, and b'=2.03 with HSL (48°, 2%, 39%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 43.3 L*_HK. Because HC-166 carries a*=-0.42 red-green and b*=2.4 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=2.44, Kendall Charcoal projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore HC-166 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) holds its native #6B655E swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, HC-166 adapts to #6E6559; at 3500K halogen, Kendall Charcoal transitions to #716456; at 3000K residential LED, HC-166 warms to #746354; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) settles at #766252.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal (HC-166, #676662), Behr Chinchilla (PPU24-03, #6A6661, LRV 13%) scores ΔE2000=1.72 and CAM16=1.39, followed by Mined Coal (PPU18-18, ΔE=2.15). In Sherwin-Williams, Grizzle Gray (SW 7068, #636562, LRV 12.85%) achieves ΔE2000=1.79 ahead of Night Owl (SW 7061, ΔE=2.35). Coordinate HC-166 with Chantilly Lace (OC-65) ceilings, Chalk White (2126-70) trim, Storm (AF-700) hallways, and Whisper (CSP-500) accents.
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Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 13.28% (#676662) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 43.3 L*_HK.
At 13.28% reflectance, Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) is a deep statement Benjamin Moore shade (L*=43.16, RGB 103/102/98) suited for cabinetry, islands, or exterior accents.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=43.16, a*=-0.42, b*=2.4) classifies Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=2.44 chroma and h°=99.9° hue.
Pair Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) with North & East Windows for HC-166 (13.28% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Kendall Charcoal. Under 2700K evening bulbs, HC-166 shifts from #676662 toward #766252.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal (HC-166, #676662) are Behr Chinchilla (PPU24-03, #6A6661) at ΔE2000=1.72 and Sherwin-Williams Grizzle Gray (SW 7068, #636562) at ΔE2000=1.79.
Both PPU24-03 and SW 7068 matches are verified against Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal (HC-166, LRV 13.28%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore Chalk White (2126-70, #EAEDEB, LRV 84.05%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Chalk White (2126-70) with Kendall Charcoal (HC-166) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.