Color Name: Graphite Gray
Hex Color Code: #383428
RGB Color Code: RGB(56, 52, 40)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 7.1%, 28.6%, 78.0%
Color Family (Hue): Gray






What color is Graphite Gray?

Graphite Gray color belongs to the Gray color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Graphite Gray is #383428, and the RGB color code is RGB(56, 52, 40).

In the RGB color model, Graphite Gray has a red value of 56, a green value of 52, and a blue value of 40. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.1% magenta, 28.6% yellow, and 78.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 45° (degrees), 16.7 % saturation, and 18.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Graphite Gray has a hue of 45° (degrees), 28.6 % saturation and 22.0 % brightness/value.


Graphite Gray is cool or warm?

The color Graphite Gray is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Graphite Gray?

Graphite Gray has an LRV of nearly 3. By LRV value, it is a very 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.






Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Graphite Gray color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(56, 52, 40)
Red
56 (22.0%)
Green
52 (20.4%)
Blue
40 (15.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
7.14%
Yellow
28.57%
Key
78.04%

HSL

HSL(45deg, 16.7 %, 18.8 %)

Hue
45°
Saturation
16.67 %.
Lightness
18.82 %.

RYB

RYB(173, 178, 180)
Red
173 (68.0%)
Yellow
178 (69.7%)
Blue
180 (70.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
45°
Saturation
28.57 %.
Brightness / Value
21.96 %.

HWB

H: 45°

W: 15.69 %

B: 78.04 %

XYZ

X : 3.24

Y : 3.45

Z : 2.5

YXY

Y1 : 3.45

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 78.04%

M : 79.61%

Y : 84.31%


LRV

~ 3.4 %

Munsell Color System

8.6Y 2.0/1.6

CIE-Lab

L : 21.76

A : -0.62

B : 8.24

CIE-Lch

L : 21.76

C : 8.27

H : 94.28

CIE-Luv

L : 21.76

U : 2.73

V : 8.05

Hunter-Lab

L : 18.57

A : -1.35

B : 5.01






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Graphite Gray


Here are the colors similar to Graphite Gray . 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.



#3C3731
Black Pepper
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)
#3C341F
Dark Olive Drab
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#483C32
Dark Lava
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)





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


RAL Classic


Graphite Gray color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Graphite Gray to RAL Classic


#37342A
RAL 6008 - Brown Green
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#3C392E
RAL 6006 - Gray Olive
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#3A3327
RAL 6022 - Olive Drab
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#474135
RAL 6014 - Yellow Olive
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)


Pantone PMS


Graphite Gray color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Graphite Gray to Pantone PMS


#332F21
PANTONE Black 2 C
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
#3D3935
PANTONE Black 7 C
ΔE - 4.99 (95.0% similar)
#433A32
PANTONE 8623 C
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#433D37
PANTONE 8624 C
ΔE - 5.16 (94.8% similar)


RAL Design


Graphite Gray color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Graphite Gray to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Graphite Gray color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Graphite Gray to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Graphite Gray color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Graphite Gray to British Standard 4800


#2C2617
BS 10-B-29 - Ironstone
ΔE - 4.83 (95.2% similar)
#36312D
BS 04-B-25 - Saracen
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#443F39
BS 22-B-27 - Violet
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#433A23
BS 10-B-27 - Brown
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)





Paint similar to Graphite Gray


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Graphite Gray . 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.


Valspar


Graphite Gray color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Graphite Gray to Valspar


#403F35
Ginger's Grotto (T699)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#3A3530
Fired Earth (6011-1)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#3F3E39
Magpie (8005-1G)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#473D32
Gondola (8005-6G)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Graphite Gray color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Graphite Gray to Sherwin Williams


#424036
Andiron (SW 6174)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#48423C
Sealskin (SW 7675)
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)
#343B36
Jasper (SW 6216)
ΔE - 7.24 (92.8% similar)
#434341
Iron Ore (SW 7069)
ΔE - 7.55 (92.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Graphite Gray color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Graphite Gray to Benjamin Moore


#464233
River Rock (2139-10)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#363A32
Waller Green (CW-510)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#393736
Black Beauty (2128-10)
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)
#353434
Onyx (2133-10)
ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)





Behr


Graphite Gray color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Graphite Gray to Behr


#3B3C3B
Limousine Leather (MQ5-05)
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)
#433F3D
Off Broadway (MQ1-35)
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)
#3F3F3E
Black (Behr)
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)
#413F3E
Blackout (N510-7)
ΔE - 7.36 (92.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Graphite Gray color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Graphite Gray to Dunn-Edwards


#3B3A3A
Black (DEA 002)
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)
#504E47
Renwick Brown (DET 630)
ΔE - 9.06 (90.9% similar)
#3E3F41
Dark Engine (DE 6350)
ΔE - 9.20 (90.8% similar)
#4F4744
Espresso Macchiato (DET 680)
ΔE - 9.46 (90.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Graphite Gray color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Graphite Gray to PPG Paints


#3C3D3D
Starless Sky (PPG0995-7)
ΔE - 7.65 (92.3% similar)
#414040
Black Magic (PPG1001-7)
ΔE - 8.05 (91.9% similar)
#464544
Onyx (PPG1011-7)
ΔE - 8.44 (91.6% similar)
#4B4441
Phantom Mist (PPG1002-7)
ΔE - 8.44 (91.6% 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.







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