Graphite
There is more to Benjamin Moore Graphite (1603) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. Its neutral temperature leaves room for surrounding materials and light to pull the color warmer or cooler. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#444647LRV
7.59
Graphite in Rooms
Follow Graphite from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 17 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
6 House Photos
Catalog words such as Grounding, Rich, Timeless offer another lens on its character. In this setting, let full daylight, cloud cover and long evening shadows and roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim guide the final sample decision.
House exterior painted Graphite presents a striking, contemporary appearance.
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5 Living Room Photos
The room’s shift from daytime energy to evening calm can draw different notes from Graphite (1603). The grey hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
A fireplace mantel stands out against Graphite walls in this cozy living room.
@freshuprestoration
Ceiling beams and light fixtures gleam against deep Graphite living room walls.
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Soft furnishings brighten a Graphite living room anchored by a wooden bookcase.
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Graphite walls and white crown molding create elegant proportions in this living space.
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Large windows flood a Graphite-painted living room with natural afternoon light.
@angela.fahl
2 Bedroom Photos
Graphite (1603) brings its black character into a room designed around rest, softness and retreat. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
An accent wall in Graphite adds depth behind the bed in this bedroom.
@freshuprestoration
Graphite walls complement soft bedding and warm wood flooring in this restful bedroom.
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1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo
Graphite (1603) moves through 1 kitchen cabinets image without becoming a fixed prescription for the room. Its neutral temperature gives the surrounding palette unusual influence over the final mood.
Graphite cabinetry and white quartz countertops define this modern kitchen workspace.
@everickbrowndesign
1 Bathroom Photo
Viewed across 1 bathroom image in a compact setting where tile, fixtures and color sit close together, Graphite (1603) reveals how much color depends on scale, surface and shadow. With an LRV of 7.6, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Subway tile and Graphite walls create a spa-like atmosphere in this bathroom.
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2 Misc Photos
Against a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes, Graphite (1603) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. With an LRV of 7.6, it carries enough visual weight to make light, trim and texture feel especially deliberate.
Shiplap paneling painted in Graphite brings coastal charm to this accent wall.
@angela.fahl
Built-in shelving finished in Graphite provides practical storage with polished style.
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Coordinating Colors
Chantilly Lace reflects far more light (LRV 90 vs 8), opening up a space where Graphite encloses it.
Super White reflects far more light (LRV 87 vs 8), opening up a space where Graphite encloses it.
At LRV 22 vs 8, Flower Pot is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 8 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 8 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 8 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Quietly Violet reflects far more light (LRV 22 vs 8), opening up a space where Graphite encloses it.
A 4-point LRV gap (12 vs 8) makes Desert Shadows the marginally brighter of the two.
Hint of Violet reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 8), opening up a space where Graphite encloses it.
At LRV 72 vs 8, Antique Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 8 and 6, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Woodcliff Lake reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 8), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Silver Fox reflects far more light (LRV 44 vs 8), opening up a space where Graphite encloses it.
Lighter Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (12 vs 8) makes Ambler Slate the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (15 vs 8) makes Charcoal Slate the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 8 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 8 and 7, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Graphite reads slightly lighter (LRV 8 vs 5), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
A deep gray hue, this elegant shade adds depth and drama to any space.