A neutral charcoal-black that feels modern and grounded. It shows a faint gray in strong sun and goes nearly black indoors. Used on accent walls, cabinetry and exterior shutters.
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Undertone: Neutral charcoal black.
Where to use it: Accent wall, cabinetry, shutters.
Trim: Carbon pairs well with Ultra Pure White 1850 for trim, doors and ceilings.
Behr colors that work with Carbon on walls, trim and accents.
The closest matches to Carbon from Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore, by digital color value. ΔE measures the visible difference: under 2 is barely noticeable.
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The digital hex value for Behr Carbon (N520-7) is #3D3E3E, which is rgb(61, 62, 62). Use it for mockups and digital design; a physical sample is the only reliable way to judge the paint itself.
We have not confirmed a published LRV for Behr Carbon, so we do not list one. You can find it on the back of the paint chip or on Behr’s website.
Carbon has a neutral charcoal black undertone. By its digital value it sits on a fairly neutral middle, but north-facing light will cool it down and warm bulbs will warm it up, so test a sample in the room where you plan to use it.
The closest Sherwin-Williams color to Behr Carbon is Iron Ore (SW 7069, #434341), which is very close by digital value (ΔE 2.6). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.
The closest Benjamin Moore color to Behr Carbon is Black Jack (2133-20, #3D3D3E), which is nearly identical by digital value (ΔE 0.9). Paint formulas differ, so color-matched versions are never exact: compare physical samples side by side.