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Dunn-Edwards Graphite

DE5936 · #656579 · LRV ~13.5

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Blue Gaspe (~94% proximity)

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

Closest tone to Graphite in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

13.5 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Graphite in other brands?

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