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Benjamin Moore Graphite (1603) Paint Color


Color Name: Graphite (1603)
Hex Color Code: #444647
RGB Color Code: RGB(68, 70, 71)
CMYK Values*: 4.2%, 1.4%, 0.0%, 72.2%
Color Family (Hue): Neutral





About Graphite (1603) color - its meaning and example


What color is Graphite (1603)?

Graphite (1603) color belongs to the Neutral color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Graphite (1603) is #444647, and the RGB color code is RGB(68, 70, 71).

In the RGB color model, Graphite (1603) has a red value of 68, a green value of 70, and a blue value of 71. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 4.2% cyan, 1.4% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 72.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 200° (degrees), 2.2 % saturation, and 27.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Graphite (1603) has a hue of 200° (degrees), 4.2 % saturation and 27.8 % brightness/value.


Graphite (1603) is cool or warm?

The color Graphite (1603) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Graphite (1603)?

Graphite (1603) has an LRV of nearly 6. 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

Graphite (1603)

Light Color


Compare LRV 6 of Graphite (1603) 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 6 puts Benjamin Moore Graphite (1603) 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


Graphite (1603) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(68, 70, 71)
Red
68 (26.7%)
Green
70 (27.5%)
Blue
71 (27.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
4.23%
Magenta
1.41%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
72.16%

HSL

HSL(200deg, 2.2 %, 27.3 %)

Hue
200°
Saturation
2.16 %.
Lightness
27.25 %.

RYB

RYB(138, 149, 163)
Red
138 (54.0%)
Yellow
149 (58.5%)
Blue
163 (63.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
200°
Saturation
4.23 %.
Brightness / Value
27.84 %.

HWB

H: 200°

W: 26.67 %

B: 72.16 %

XYZ

X : 5.71

Y : 6.06

Z : 6.83

YXY

Y1 : 6.06

X : 0.31

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 73.33%

M : 72.55%

Y : 72.16%


LRV

~ 6.1 %

Munsell Color System

1.3B 2.8/0.2

CIE-Lab

L : 29.57

A : -0.6

B : -0.89

CIE-Lch

L : 29.57

C : 1.08

H : 236.22

CIE-Luv

L : 29.57

U : -1.1

V : -0.97

Hunter-Lab

L : 24.63

A : -1.7

B : 0.79






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Graphite (1603) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to Graphite (1603) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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.



#3F3F3F
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ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
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ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
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ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)





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


British Standard 4800


Graphite (1603) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Graphite (1603) to British Standard 4800


#444444
BS 16-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 1.35 (98.7% similar)
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BS 02-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#323638
BS 18-B-27 - Grey
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)


RAL Design


Graphite (1603) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Graphite (1603) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Graphite (1603) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Graphite (1603) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Graphite (1603) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Graphite (1603) to Pantone PMS


#3F4444
PANTONE 446 C
ΔE - 2.22 (97.8% similar)
#41474B
PANTONE 10393 C
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#43403D
PANTONE 10398 C
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#504D4A
PANTONE 10397 C
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)


RAL Classic


Graphite (1603) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Graphite (1603) to RAL Classic


#45494E
RAL 7024 - Graphite Gray
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#383E42
RAL 7016 - Anthracite Gray
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#4F5250
RAL 7043 - Traffic Gray B
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)
#4C4A44
RAL 7022 - Umbra Gray
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


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#464646
WordPress WP Dark Gray
ΔE - 1.24 (98.8% similar)





Paint similar to Graphite (1603) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Graphite (1603) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). 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.


Benjamin Moore


Graphite (1603) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Graphite (1603) to Benjamin Moore


#444647
Graphite (1603)
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#404343
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ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
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ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#4B4D4F
Cheating Heart (1617)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)


Valspar


Graphite (1603) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Graphite (1603) to Valspar


#46484A
Muskeg Grey (4005-2C)
ΔE - 0.96 (99.0% similar)
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Hematite (4006-2C)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#424040
Arrowhead (8006-11F)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#3A4044
Chimney Smoke (4010-1)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Graphite (1603) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Graphite (1603) to Dunn-Edwards


#464647
Black Tie (DE 6357)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.8% similar)
#414549
Stargazing (DE 6336)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#45494D
Salem Black (DE 6343)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
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Black Bay (DEA 188)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)





PPG Paints


Graphite (1603) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Graphite (1603) to PPG Paints


#464544
Onyx (PPG1011-7)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
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Black Magic (PPG1001-7)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
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Witchcraft (PPG1037-7)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#3C3D3D
Starless Sky (PPG0995-7)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)


Behr


Graphite (1603) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Graphite (1603) to Behr


#3F4041
Totally Black (HDC-MD-04)
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
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Broadway (PPU18-20)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#3D3E3E
Carbon (N520-7)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#3F3F3E
Black (Behr)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Graphite (1603) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Graphite (1603) to Sherwin Williams


#434341
Iron Ore (SW 7069)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
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Cyberspace (SW 7076)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#484C49
Rock Bottom (SW 7062)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
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Greenblack (SW 6994)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)








Color Combinations


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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


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