ColorplanGraphic Charcoal
N500-6 · Behr
LRV 11 · dark
0 black100 white
Behr Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) is a very dark neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 11. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Ambler Slate (CW-685), Sherwin-Williams Peppercorn (SW 7674) and Farrow & Ball Down Pipe (No.26). For trim, try Frost (57).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Behr whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 11.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #5C5E5F |
| RGB | 92, 94, 95 |
| HSL | 200°, 2%, 37% |
About Graphic Charcoal
Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) is a very dark neutral gray from Behr with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 11, Graphic Charcoal absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Graphic Charcoal stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Intellectual (PPU18-19), it's cooler.
How Graphic Charcoal changes with the light
Graphic Charcoal is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Graphic Charcoal will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Graphic Charcoal will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Graphic Charcoal from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Graphic Charcoal looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Graphic Charcoal in real homes
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Graphic Charcoal equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Flint (ΔE 2.3)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 2.3
Also close: Web Gray (ΔE 3.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Behr colors
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Graphic Charcoal questions
What undertone does Graphic Charcoal have?
Graphic Charcoal is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Graphic Charcoal stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Graphic Charcoal a light or dark color?
Graphic Charcoal has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 11.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 11, Graphic Charcoal absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Graphic Charcoal in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Ambler Slate CW-685 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Sherwin-Williams: Peppercorn SW 7674 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe No.26 (close, ΔE 3.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Graphic Charcoal?
Try Frost (57) on trim and Nano White (HDC-MD-06) on the ceiling. Both are Behr whites that share Graphic Charcoal's undertone.
Where does Graphic Charcoal work best?
Graphic Charcoal works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 11, Graphic Charcoal absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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