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Behr Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) Paint Color


Color Name: Graphic Charcoal (N500-6)
Hex Color Code: #5C5E5F
RGB Color Code: RGB(92, 94, 95)
CMYK Values*: 3.2%, 1.1%, 0.0%, 62.7%
Color Family (Hue): Gray





About Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) color - its meaning and example


What color is Graphic Charcoal (N500-6)?

Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) is #5C5E5F, and the RGB color code is RGB(92, 94, 95).

In the RGB color model, Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) has a red value of 92, a green value of 94, and a blue value of 95. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 3.2% cyan, 1.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 62.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 200° (degrees), 1.6 % saturation, and 36.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) has a hue of 200° (degrees), 3.2 % saturation and 37.3 % brightness/value.


Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) is cool or warm?

The color Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Graphic Charcoal (N500-6)?

Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) has an LRV of nearly 11. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Graphic Charcoal (N500-6)

Light Color


Compare LRV 11 of Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 11 puts Behr Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(92, 94, 95)
Red
92 (36.1%)
Green
94 (36.9%)
Blue
95 (37.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
3.16%
Magenta
1.05%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
62.75%

HSL

HSL(200deg, 1.6 %, 36.7 %)

Hue
200°
Saturation
1.60 %.
Lightness
36.67 %.

RYB

RYB(108, 125, 136)
Red
108 (42.2%)
Yellow
125 (48.9%)
Blue
136 (53.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
200°
Saturation
3.16 %.
Brightness / Value
37.25 %.

HWB

H: 200°

W: 36.08 %

B: 62.75 %

XYZ

X : 10.48

Y : 11.11

Z : 12.42

YXY

Y1 : 11.11

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 63.92%

M : 63.14%

Y : 62.75%


LRV

~ 11.1 %

Munsell Color System

1.1B 3.8/0.2

CIE-Lab

L : 39.76

A : -0.57

B : -0.85

CIE-Lch

L : 39.76

C : 1.02

H : 236.21

CIE-Luv

L : 39.76

U : -1.15

V : -1.01

Hunter-Lab

L : 33.33

A : -2.18

B : 1.24






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) (Paint - Behr). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#555555
Davy's gray
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#676767
Granite Gray
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#696969
Dim Gray
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)
#4C5866
Marengo
ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) to RAL Classic


#575D5E
RAL 7012 - Basalt Gray
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#52595D
RAL 7011 - Iron Gray
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#4F5358
RAL 7015 - Slate Gray
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#585C56
RAL 7010 - Tarpaulin Gray
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)


Pantone PMS


Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) to Pantone PMS


#54585A
PANTONE 425 C
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#605E5C
PANTONE 8403 C
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#646667
PANTONE 4195 C
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#53565A
PANTONE Cool Gray 11 C
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) to British Standard 4800


#555F68
BS 00-A-09 - Flint Grey
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#6A696C
BS 22-B-25 - Nightshade
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#4D4E51
BS 02-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)





Paint similar to Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) (Paint - Behr). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Behr


Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) to Behr




PPG Paints


Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) to PPG Paints


#5C5D5D
Knight's Armor (PPG1001-6)
ΔE - 0.80 (99.2% similar)
#5B5E61
Glazed Granite (PPG1011-6)
ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)
#595A5C
Zombie (PPG1010-7)
ΔE - 1.66 (98.3% similar)
#575957
Black Widow (PPG0997-7)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) to Dunn-Edwards


#5E6063
Sheet Metal (DE 6356)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#60605E
Charcoal Smudge (DE 6370)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#5D5B5B
Iron Fixture (DE 6384)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#646767
Pointed Rock (DE 6363)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) to Benjamin Moore


#57595A
Ambler Slate (CW-685)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#5E6363
Bracken Slate (CW-690)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#626463
City Shadow (CSP-60)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#626568
Stormy Sky (1616)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)


Valspar


Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) to Valspar


#5E6262
Weathervane (M360)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#5B6064
Carriage Wheel (M330)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#616467
High-Speed Steel (4005-2B)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#656764
Ocean Storm (4004-2B)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) to Sherwin Williams


#616564
Roycroft Pewter (SW 2848)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#616669
Web Gray (SW 7075)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#636562
Grizzle Gray (SW 7068)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#605E63
Cloak Gray (SW 6278)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Behr Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) - #5C5E5F color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Behr Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) - #5C5E5F Color Images and Patterns


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