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Behr Hematite

N460-6 · #5F615F · LRV 11.8

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Charcoal Smudge is a 98% match

Hematite (N460-6) is a deep gray from Behr with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 11.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Charcoal Smudge (98% match).

Compare Hematite with other brands

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LRV

11.8 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

N460-6

HEX

#5F615F

RGB

95, 97, 95

HSL

120°, 1%, 38%

Family

Grays

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Hematite FAQ

What undertone does Hematite have?

Hematite has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep gray. Its color temperature is neutral. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Hematite?

Hematite has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 11.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Hematite in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Charcoal Smudge (DE6370), 98%; PPG: Summer Shadow (PPG0996-7), 97%; Glidden: Summer Shadow (PPG0996-7), 97%; Valspar: Weathervane (M360), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Grizzle Gray (SW 7068), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grizzle Gray (HGSW7068), 97%; Benjamin Moore: City Shadow (CSP-60), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe (No. 26), 95%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Hematite?

The HEX code of Hematite (N460-6) is #5F615F, RGB 95, 97, 95. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.