Graphite
Benjamin Moore
1603
Graphite is a dark charcoal with a subtle cool, slightly blue cast, sitting a shade lighter than the true blacks. It is well suited to exteriors, accent walls, built-in bookcases, and interior doors where strong contrast is wanted with a touch more softness than black. It pairs cleanly with white trim, cedar, and blackened steel.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Sherwin-Williams: Iron Ore SW 7069 (#434341) · Cyberspace SW 7076 (#44484D) · Rock Bottom SW 7062 (#484C49)
Farrow & Ball: Off-Black No. 57 (#454749) · Railings No. 31 (#45494C) · Liquorice No. CB10 (#4A4949)
Similar Benjamin Moore colors: Midnight Oil 1631 (#464748) · Notre Dame CSP-570 (#404343) · Wrought Iron 2124-10 (#494A4B)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Graphite?
The hex code for Benjamin Moore Graphite 1603 is #444647. In RGB that is 68, 70, 71. Use these values to reproduce Graphite in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Farrow & Ball equivalent of Graphite?
The closest Farrow & Ball match for Graphite is Off-Black No. 57 (#454749). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Graphite warm or cool?
Graphite is cool, a charcoal with a faint blue undertone that appears mainly in daylight. The LRV is approximately 6, so it functions as a near-black in most rooms and reveals its gray side only in strong light. That makes it a good choice when clients want the black look with marginally less severity. It complements cool whites and natural wood, and reads handsome on shaded exteriors.
Why does Graphite look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #444647 as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Graphite have?
Graphite has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 6, meaning it reflects about 6% of visible light. That low value makes it a dramatic, light-absorbing choice that works well with strong natural light or as an accent.
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