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Graphite grey

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Graphite grey remains a staple for RAL Classic designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 3 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#45494E

LRV

9.34

Light Reflectance Value
9.34
dark

Graphite grey in Real Rooms

Graphite grey has a low LRV of 9.34 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.

2 Kitchen Photos

In a modern kitchen, Graphite grey provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.

RAL Classic  Graphite grey RAL 7024 kitchen

RAL Classic Graphite grey RAL 7024 kitchen

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RAL Classic  Graphite grey RAL 7024 kitchen

RAL Classic Graphite grey RAL 7024 kitchen

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1 Bathroom Photo

In a powder room, Graphite grey can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.

RAL Classic  Graphite grey RAL 7024 bathroom

RAL Classic Graphite grey RAL 7024 bathroom

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Color Codes

HEX#45494E
RGB69, 73, 78
HSL213° 6% 29%
CMYK12 6 0 69
CIE LabL: 30.8 a: -0.5 b: -3.5
XYZX: 6.21 Y: 6.58 Z: 8.15