How popular is Almost Charcoal?
Searches per month · USAbout 110 searches a month in the US
Google search volume for “Valspar Almost Charcoal” and its code, averaged over the 12 months to September 2026; pulled 2026-10-15. An estimate, not a census. How we measure
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About Almost Charcoal
Almost Charcoal is a elegant, medium gray with neutral undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 19 and absorbs most light, making it ideal for creating intimate, cozy atmospheres or as an accent.
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Color Specifications
- Name
- Almost Charcoal
- Brand
- Valspar
- Code
- 4008-2B
- Hex
- #74797A
- RGB
- 116, 121, 122
- HSL
- 190, 3%, 47%
- CMYK
- 5, 1, 0, 52Approximate — screen to print
- Lab
- 50.4, -1.7, -1.2
- CSS
- --valspar-almost-charcoal
- LRV
- 19 (Medium)
- Undertone
- Neutral
- Temperature
- neutral
- Family
- gray
- Interior
- Yes
- Exterior
- Yes
- Finishes
- flateggshellsatinsemi-gloss
Similar Colors & Cross-Brand Matches
Ranked by Delta E 2000. Under 1.0 looks the same on the wall.