Graphite vs Night Shade paint color comparison

Graphite vs Night Shade

GraphiteBenjamin MoorevsNight ShadeBenjamin MooreΔE 7.8 — Noticeable difference

Graphite and Night Shade come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 8 vs 6 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Graphite leans blue, Night Shade reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 7.8 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Graphite
Benjamin Moore · 1603
LRV7.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1603
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Night Shade
Benjamin Moore · 2116-10
LRV6.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2116-10
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Graphite vs Night Shade Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Graphite on one side and Night Shade on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.