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Behr Graphic Charcoal

N500-6 · #5C5E5F · LRV 11.1

Compare with other brands: PPG Knight's Armor is a 98% match

Graphic Charcoal (N500-6) is a deep gray from Behr with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 11.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is PPG Knight's Armor (98% match).

Compare Graphic Charcoal with other brands

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LRV

11.1 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Neutral

Code

N500-6

HEX

#5C5E5F

RGB

92, 94, 95

HSL

200°, 2%, 37%

Family

Grays

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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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Graphic Charcoal in other brands?

PPG: Knight's Armor (PPG1001-6), 98%; Glidden: Knight's Armor (PPG1001-6), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Marengo (DEGR54), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Ambler Slate (CW-685), 97%; Valspar: Weathervane (M360), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Forged Steel (SW 9565), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Peppercorn (HGSW7674), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe (No. 26), 93%. 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 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.