NCS Purples Charcoal 8005-R50B

Preview on the room scenes below and explore pairing ideas.

Bedroom

Living Room

Kitchen

NCS

Page 1 of 16

Colors shown are for reference; actual paint may look different on your walls based on lighting, surface, and surroundings.

Live Preview

Advanced Visualiser

Take your design vision to the next level with our Advanced Visualiser. Choose different colors for each wall, ceiling, and floor across multiple room types. Perfect for planning complete room makeovers and experimenting with bold color combinations.

Try Advanced Visualiser

Purples

8005-R50B

Charcoal

Purples

8005-R50B

Charcoal

The Creative Power of Charcoal

Charcoal hues are historically linked to creativity, luxury, and spirituality. Lighter Charcoal soothe and support creative thought, while darker shades add drama and elegance.

Explore Charcoal - part of the PURPLES colour family - an excellent choice with Bathrooms, bedrooms, meditation rooms..

Recommended for:

Bathrooms, bedrooms, meditation rooms

Benefits:

Evokes creativity, luxury, and introspection.

Design tips:

Desaturate with neutrals to keep it sophisticated.
Lighter tints are spa‑like and restful.

Best finishes:

Matte in bedrooms
Satin accents

Works well with:

Frequently Asked Questions

About Charcoal 8005-R50B

Charcoal (8005-R50B) is a very deep, neutral shade from NCS, with an LRV of roughly 3. A deep colour like this needs plenty of light around it. Use it on one wall, or on wooden doors and window frames. With such a neutral base, it works as a backdrop for bolder cushions, art or a darker accent wall.

HEX: #363135
RGB: 54, 49, 53
LRV (approx.): 3
Tone: very deep, neutral

Similar shades from NCS

Closest matches in other paint brands

About NCS

NCS (Natural Color System) is a scientifically based color system used globally for precise color definition, communication, and matching across all industries.

Science-Based Color System

The Natural Color System (NCS) is built on how the human eye perceives color, making it intuitive and universally applicable. Developed in Sweden and adopted worldwide, NCS describes colors based on their resemblance to six elementary colors: white, black, yellow, red, blue, and green.

Extensive Color Range

NCS offers over 1,950 standardized shades spanning Greys, Blues, Greens, Reds, Oranges, Yellows, Purples, Pinks, and Browns. Each color is defined by a unique notation (e.g., NCS S 2020-B10G), ensuring exact specification and matching across paints, textiles, plastics, and digital media.

Universal Application

NCS is used by designers, architects, and manufacturers worldwide for interior design, product development, and industrial applications. Its logical structure allows seamless communication between creative professionals and manufacturers, ensuring vision becomes reality without color discrepancies.

Precision & Consistency

Every NCS color is defined by its blackness, chromaticness, and hue, creating a three-dimensional color space that's scientifically accurate. This precision ensures the same NCS code produces identical colors whether specified in paint, fabric, or digital design software.

Professional Standard

NCS is the go-to system for high-stakes projects requiring exact color coordination across multiple materials and suppliers. From luxury hotels to corporate branding, NCS delivers the accuracy, reliability, and international recognition that professionals demand.