NEUTRALS

Graphite Black

#262A2B

RGB 38, 42, 43 · HSL 192°, 6%, 16% · CMYK 12, 2, 0, 83

Graphite Black is #262A2B in HEX — rgb(38, 42, 43), hsl(192°, 6%, 16%), cmyk(12%, 2%, 0%, 83%).

Graphite Black pulls into the deep end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 192°, 6%, 16%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#262A2B
RGB38, 42, 43
HSL192°, 6%, 16%
HSV192°, 12%, 17%
CMYK12, 2, 0, 83
Decimal2501163
CSS RGBrgb(38, 42, 43)
CSS HSLhsl(192, 6%, 16%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Silent Sea 515

ΔE 1.6 · #2A2B2C

RAL

Black Grey 7021

ΔE 1.8 · #23282B

Vista Paint

Silent Sea C-514

ΔE 2.4 · #262627

Dulux

Blackwood Bay NZ10H2

ΔE 3 · #2E2E2E

Behr

Beluga 770F-7

ΔE 3.2 · #273031

Sherwin-Williams

Tricorn Black SW6258

ΔE 3.3 · #2F2F30

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 3.7 · #302F2F

Benjamin Moore

Black HC-187

ΔE 3.9 · #252F2D

Kilz

Deep Onyx TB-40

ΔE 4 · #242322

Colorhouse

Nourish .06 Nourish-06

ΔE 5.1 · #313536

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 6.9 · #383737

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 8 · #3B3938

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 8.2 · #3B3A3A

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 10.1 · #392A27

Valspar

Dark Kettle Black 4011-2

ΔE 10.6 · #3F4043

PPG

Black Magic 1001-7

ΔE 10.7 · #414040

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

2/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral green undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#262A2B
#2B2726

Analogous

#262B2A
#262A2B
#26282B

Triadic

#262A2B
#2B262A
#2A2B26

Split-Complementary

#262A2B
#2B2628
#2B2A26

Tetradic

#262A2B
#2A262B
#2B2726
#282B26

Monochromatic

#0C0D0E
#0C0D0E
#262A2B
#4A5254
#6E7A7C

Rectangle

#262A2B
#27262B
#2B2726
#2A2B26

Compound

#262A2B
#26282B
#2B2726
#2B2A26

Variations

Lighter

#4F5759
#788285
#B1B6B7

Darker

#1F2223
#151718
#0C0E0E

Saturation

#28292A
#262A2B
#13363E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

14.50:1

AAA

Aa

vs Black

1.45:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#262A2B
#28292B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#262A2B
#29292B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#262A2B
#262A2A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Graphite Black gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm
PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless
versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#5C4C3B

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#262A2B

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#495160

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#392722

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Aura Interior (for richer color depth in deep tones)

Recommended Finishes

Matte (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Satin (doors)

Deep colors look best in matte — gloss exaggerates surface flaws. Reserve subtle sheen for trim, doors, and high-touch areas.

Best Surfaces

Accent walls · Doors · Cabinetry · Built-ins

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Tinted primer in a similar value is highly recommended — saves a coat and prevents the wall colour from washing the surface.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color 
color: #262A2B;
CSS — background 
background-color: #262A2B;
CSS Variable 
--color-graphite-black: #262A2B;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'graphite-black': '#262A2B' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#262A2B] text-[#262A2B]
SCSS 
$graphite-black: #262A2B;

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#313435 · ΔE 4.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #262A2B?

#262A2B is Graphite Black, a near-black neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #262A2B warm or cool?

Graphite Black reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Graphite Black?

Graphite Black works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Graphite Black?

Graphite Black pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Graphite Black?

You can download Graphite Black on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Graphite Black?

The hex code is #262A2B. In RGB it's 38, 42, 43, and in HSL it's 192°, 6%, 16%.

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