Great Graphite
We've categorized Great Graphite as a versatile paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 4 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#a5a6a1
LRV
37.82
Great Graphite in Real Rooms
Great Graphite has a medium-high LRV of 37.82 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
3 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Great Graphite, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
Front door painted Great Graphite makes a bold architectural statement.
@trendymamaof4
Living room walls transformed in Great Graphite create sophisticated modern contrast.
@schwartzhomemodernizing
Bedroom walls in Great Graphite establish a restful, grounded atmosphere.
@andreamericanart
1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Great Graphite holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Bathroom vanity cabinetry in Great Graphite anchors the spa-like design.
@cabinetpaintingco
Similar Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (46 vs 38) makes Heirloom Silver the marginally brighter of the two.
Weathered Moss reads slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 38), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Heath Gray reflects far more light (LRV 59 vs 38), opening up a space where Great Graphite encloses it.
At LRV 67 vs 38, Mortar is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 38 vs 37), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 12-point LRV gap (38 vs 26) makes Great Graphite the marginally brighter of the two.