Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Graphite |
| SKU | 1603 |
| Hex | #444647 |
| RGB | 68, 70, 71 |
| HSL | 200°, 2%, 27% |
| LRV | 8 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Black |
About Benjamin Moore Graphite
At LRV 8, Graphite is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Graphite earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Near-blacks like this are best as contrast — doors, trim, cabinets, window frames.
Closest matches by brand
19 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all black from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Graphite within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #444647 in HSL space. Pair Graphite with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Graphite Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Graphite from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 1603 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Graphite
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Graphite is Big Dipper (SW 9645) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 6 vs 8) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Big Dipper swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Graphite
The closest Behr equivalent of Graphite is Black Boudoir (PPU26-23). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 6 vs 8). If Behr is your counter, order Black Boudoir and you'll get the same color. See the full Black Boudoir swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Graphite
The closest Valspar equivalent of Graphite is Muskeg Grey (4005-2C). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 6.5 vs 8). If Valspar is your counter, order Muskeg Grey and you'll get the same color. See the full Muskeg Grey swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Graphite
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Onyx (PPG1011-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly darker (LRV 6 vs 8) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Graphite without repainting risk. See the full Onyx swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Graphite
Glidden's nearest match is Onyx (PPG1011-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly darker (LRV 6 vs 8) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Graphite without repainting risk. See the full Onyx swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Graphite
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Graphite is Anchored Blue (434-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 6 vs 8) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anchored Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Graphite
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Graphite is No Limits (HGSW 1461) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 6 vs 8) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full No Limits swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Graphite
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Black Tie (DE6357), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It runs slightly darker (LRV 6 vs 8) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Graphite without repainting risk. See the full Black Tie swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Graphite
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Graphite is Arches (JG-97) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 6 vs 8) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arches swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Graphite
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Graphite is Off-Black (NO. 57). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 6 vs 8). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Off-Black and you'll get the same color. See the full Off-Black swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Graphite
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Graphite is Black Licorice (0529). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 6 vs 8). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Black Licorice and you'll get the same color. See the full Black Licorice swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Graphite
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Graphite is Subway (0536) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 8) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Subway swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Graphite
The closest Rodda equivalent of Graphite is Dark Ages (R090). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 6 vs 8). If Rodda is your counter, order Dark Ages and you'll get the same color. See the full Dark Ages swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Graphite
C2 Paint's nearest match is Stout (C2-965), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It runs slightly darker (LRV 6 vs 8) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Graphite without repainting risk. See the full Stout swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Graphite
At Clare, the closest color to Graphite is Blackish (PNT100-DP-54) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 6 vs 8) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blackish swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Graphite
The closest Portola Paints equivalent of Graphite is Black Sky (BLACK SKY). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 6 vs 8). If Portola Paints is your counter, order Black Sky and you'll get the same color. See the full Black Sky swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Graphite
Backdrop has no exact twin of Graphite. The nearest is After Hours (BD-AH) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 6 vs 8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full After Hours swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Graphite
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Graphite. The nearest is Charcoal (285144) at ΔE 4.21 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 4 vs 8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charcoal swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Graphite
At Kompozit, the closest color to Graphite is Subway (0536) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 6 vs 8) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Subway swatch →