Behr Carbon is a luscious, deeply saturated black with a subtle charcoal essence. This intense, dramatic hue absorbs light beautifully, creating a sophisticated and striking finish for modern accents, cabinetry, or bold exteriors.
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Paint Technical Profile
| Color ID / SKU | N520-7 |
| HEX Code | #3d3e3e |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 5 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Charcoal |
| Hidden Undertones | True Black, Subtle Blue-green |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Interior doors, window trim, exterior accents, modern kitchen cabinets, media rooms |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital visualization: This deep charcoal hue applied to a solid wood door, paired with knurled matte brass.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Ambient hallway lighting with soft overhead spots.
- Wall Color:Crisp white
- Hardware:Knurled matte brass door knob
- Flooring:Chevron light oak
- Molding:Traditional picture frame molding
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Color test: A stark charcoal shade defining heavy window mullions beside a modern camel leather chair.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:High-contrast morning light streaming through the glass.
- Walls:Soft gray
- View:Lush green forest outside
- Furniture:Camel leather reading chair
- Textiles:Minimalist sheer roller shades
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Material board: Evaluating this deep charcoal tone on exterior fascia and structural beams against white painted brick.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Dramatic twilight with glowing artificial lights.
- Siding:White painted brick
- Lighting:Modern up/down outdoor sconces
- Landscaping:Architectural agave and black mulch
- Accents:Horizontal slatted cedar fence
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Design visualization: Testing a moody charcoal shade on flat-panel cabinetry paired with white Macaubas quartzite.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Cool natural daylight mixed with warm under-cabinet LEDs.
- Countertop:White Macaubas quartzite
- Backsplash:Vertical stacked matte black tile
- Hardware:Minimalist edge pulls in matte black
- Flooring:Polished concrete
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Conceptual rendering: A deep charcoal tone completely enveloping a media room, accented by a plush velvet sectional.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Dim, moody cinematic lighting from recessed LED strips.
- Trim:Color-drenched walls and ceiling
- Seating:Deep charcoal velvet modular sectional
- Rug:Plush high-pile dark grey rug
- Accents:Bronze metallic side tables
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