GREENS

Graphite Black Green

#32494B

RGB 50, 73, 75 · HSL 185°, 20%, 25% · CMYK 33, 3, 0, 71

Graphite Black Green is #32494B in HEX — rgb(50, 73, 75), hsl(185°, 20%, 25%), cmyk(33%, 3%, 0%, 71%).

Graphite Black Green pulls into the deep end of the greens spectrum — HSL 185°, 20%, 25%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#32494B

RGB50, 73, 75

HSL185°, 20%, 25%

HSV185°, 33%, 29%

CMYK33, 3, 0, 71

Decimal3295563

CSS RGBrgb(50, 73, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(185, 20%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Miramichi CC-752

ΔE 0.4 · #31494B

Behr

Dark As Night 720F-7

ΔE 0.9 · #304749

Vista Paint

Winter Balsam C-1415

ΔE 1.2 · #35494A

Hallman-Lindsay

Winter Balsam historic-winter-balsam

ΔE 1.6 · #314747

Dulux

Little Mermaid S32A9

ΔE 2.1 · #2C464A

PPG

Night Watch 1145-7

ΔE 3.8 · #3C504F

Kilz

Oceans Deep TB-60

ΔE 3.9 · #395255

Valspar

Deep River Green 5010-3

ΔE 4.4 · #404E50

Dunn-Edwards

Refined Green DEA181

ΔE 4.5 · #384543

Sherwin-Williams

Mount Etna SW7625

ΔE 4.9 · #3D484C

Farrow & Ball

Hague Blue 30

ΔE 6 · #3D4E57

RAL

Iron Grey 7011

ΔE 6.1 · #434B4D

Colorhouse

Metal .06 Metal-06

ΔE 6.2 · #3F4647

IKEA

IKEA152 152

ΔE 7.7 · #494F50

Kobra

Green 38

ΔE 10 · #415448

Dutch Boy

Dark Green D-6751

ΔE 10.7 · #214136

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneTeal UndertoneGreen

Reads as a cool teal with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#32494B

#4D3533

Analogous

#334D42

#32494B

#333E4D

Triadic

#32494B

#4D334A

#4A4D33

Split-Complementary

#32494B

#4D333E

#4D4233

Tetradic

#32494B

#42334D

#4D3533

#3E4D33

Monochromatic

#0A0F0F

#141E1F

#32494B

#52777A

#759FA3

Rectangle

#32494B

#35334D

#4D3533

#4A4D33

Compound

#32494B

#333E4D

#4D3533

#4D4233

Variations

Lighter

#52777A

#799DA0

#B3C4C5

Darker

#283C3E

#1B292B

#101819

Saturation

#3C4344

#334A4D

#196066

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

9.59:1

AAA

vs Black

2.19:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#32494B

#40424C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#32494B

#46464B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#32494B

#334948

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Graphite Black Green sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#656353

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#32494B

Daylight 5500K

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

#526878

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#442B29

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 / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

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

Standard primer is adequate.

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

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

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: #32494B;

CSS — background

background-color: #32494B;

CSS Variable

--color-graphite-black-green: #32494B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'graphite-black-green': '#32494B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#32494B] text-[#32494B]

SCSS

$graphite-black-green: #32494B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #32494B?

#32494B is Graphite Black Green, a deep green with a cool undertone.

Is #32494B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Graphite Black Green?

Graphite Black Green works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Graphite Black Green?

Graphite Black Green pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Graphite Black Green?

You can download Graphite Black Green 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 Green?

The hex code is #32494B. In RGB it's 50, 73, 75, and in HSL it's 185°, 20%, 25%.

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