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Dunn-Edwards Graphite

DE5936 · #656579 · LRV 13.5

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Blue Gaspe is a 94% match

Graphite (DE5936) is a dark blue from Dunn-Edwards with a strong violet undertone. Its LRV is about 13.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Blue Gaspe (94% match).

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LRV

13.5 · Dark

Undertone

Violet · strong

Temperature

Cool

Code

DE5936

HEX

#656579

RGB

101, 101, 121

HSL

240°, 9%, 44%

Family

Blues

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Graphite FAQ

What undertone does Graphite have?

Graphite is a dark blue with a strong violet undertone. Its color temperature is cool. 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 Graphite?

Graphite has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 13.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Graphite in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Blue Gaspe (CC-900), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Mesmerize (SW 6544), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Mesmerize (HGSW6544), 94%; Behr: New Orleans (S570-6), 94%; PPG: Great Grape (PPG1169-6), 92%; Glidden: Great Grape (PPG1169-6), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), 92%; Valspar: Pacific Coast (4004-4B), 88%. 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 Graphite?

The HEX code of Graphite (DE5936) is #656579, RGB 101, 101, 121. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.