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Graphite

1603 · Benjamin Moore
Black
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Hex
#444647
LRV
8
Family
Black
1603

Color profile

Light value
8 · Very deep
Undertone
Cool cool neutral
Family
Black

“A deep gray hue, this elegant shade adds depth and drama to any space.”— Benjamin Moore

Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 8 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look

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Graphite vs Midnight Oil

Benjamin MooreGraphite1603
vs
Benjamin MooreMidnight Oil1631
8LRV8
#444647Hex#464748
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
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Graphite vs Wrought Iron

Benjamin MooreGraphite1603
vs
Benjamin MooreWrought Iron2124-10
8LRV8
#444647Hex#494A4B
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
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Graphite vs Raccoon Fur

Benjamin MooreGraphite1603
vs
Benjamin MooreRaccoon Fur2126-20
8LRV8
#444647Hex#464A4D
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool, blue cast
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Graphite vs Black Panther

Benjamin MooreGraphite1603
vs
Benjamin MooreBlack Panther2125-10
8LRV7
#444647Hex#3D3F40
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
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Similar colors from other brands

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Graphite vs Off-Black

Benjamin MooreGraphite1603
vs
Farrow & BallOff-BlackNo. 57
8LRV6
#444647Hex#454749
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Off-Black is near-identical · 1 points darker compared with Graphite.
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Graphite vs Dark Secret

Benjamin MooreGraphite1603
vs
BehrDark SecretPPU26-23A
8LRV6
#444647Hex#45484A
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Dark Secret is near-identical · 2 points darker compared with Graphite.
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Graphite vs Muskeg Grey

Benjamin MooreGraphite1603
vs
ValsparMuskeg Grey4005-2C
8LRV6
#444647Hex#46484A
BlackFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Muskeg Grey is near-identical · 1 points darker compared with Graphite.
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Graphite vs Railings

Benjamin MooreGraphite1603
vs
Farrow & BallRailingsNo. 31
8LRV7
#444647Hex#45494C
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool, blue cast
Railings is very close match · 1 points darker compared with Graphite.
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Graphite vs Deep Space

Benjamin MooreGraphite1603
vs
BehrDeep Space750F-7
8LRV5
#444647Hex#3F4143
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool neutral
Deep Space is very close match · 3 points darker compared with Graphite.
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Graphite vs Onyx

Benjamin MooreGraphite1603
vs
PPGOnyxPPG1011-7
8LRV6
#444647Hex#464544
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Onyx is very close match · 2 points darker · warmer compared with Graphite.
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Graphite vs Blindfold

Benjamin MooreGraphite1603
vs
ValsparBlindfold4007-2C
8LRV7
#444647Hex#454A4C
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonecool, blue cast
Blindfold is very close match compared with Graphite.
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Graphite vs Iron Ore

Benjamin MooreGraphite1603
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsIron OreSW 7069
8LRV6
#444647Hex#434341
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Iron Ore is very close match · 2 points darker · warmer compared with Graphite.
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Graphite vs Cyberspace

Benjamin MooreGraphite1603
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsCyberspaceSW 7076
8LRV6
#444647Hex#44484D
BlackFamilyGray
cool neutralUndertonecool, violet cast
Cyberspace is close match · 1 points darker · cooler compared with Graphite.
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Graphite vs Black Magic

Benjamin MooreGraphite1603
vs
PPGBlack MagicPPG1001-7
8LRV4
#444647Hex#414040
BlackFamilyBlack
cool neutralUndertonewarm neutral
Black Magic is close match · 4 points darker compared with Graphite.
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Graphite, answered

What is the LRV of Graphite?

Graphite (1603) by Benjamin Moore has a Light Reflectance Value of 8, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.

Is Graphite a warm or cool color?

Graphite has a cool undertone (cool neutral).

What is the closest match to Graphite from another brand?

The closest cross-brand match to Graphite is Off-Black (No. 57) by Farrow & Ball, near-identical · 1 points darker.

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