Behr Graphic Charcoal
N500-6 · #5C5E5F · LRV ~11.1
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Knight's Armor (~98% proximity)Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) is a deep gray from Behr with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 11.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Knight's Armor (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Graphic Charcoal in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
11.1 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Neutral
Code
N500-6
HEX
#5C5E5F
RGB
92, 94, 95
HSL
200°, 2%, 37%
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Graphic Charcoal FAQ
What undertone does Graphic Charcoal have?
Graphic Charcoal has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep gray, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Graphic Charcoal?
Graphic Charcoal has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 11.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Graphic Charcoal in other brands?
PPG: Knight's Armor (PPG1001-6), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Knight's Armor (PPG1001-6), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Marengo (DEGR54), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Ambler Slate (CW-685), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Weathervane (M360), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Forged Steel (SW 9565), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Peppercorn (HGSW7674), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe (No. 26), ~93% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Graphic Charcoal?
The HEX code of Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) is #5C5E5F, RGB 92, 94, 95. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.