BROWNS

Graphite

#383428

RGB 56, 52, 40 · HSL 45°, 17%, 19% · CMYK 0, 7, 29, 78

Graphite is #383428 in HEX — rgb(56, 52, 40), hsl(45°, 17%, 19%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 29%, 78%).

Graphite pulls into the deep end of the browns spectrum — HSL 45°, 17%, 19%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents — for warmth and weight. Reads best alongside cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black.

Color Codes

HEX#383428

RGB56, 52, 40

HSL45°, 17%, 19%

HSV45°, 29%, 22%

CMYK0, 7, 29, 78

Decimal3683368

CSS RGBrgb(56, 52, 40)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 17%, 19%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Brown Green 6008

ΔE 0.8 · #39352A

Colorhouse

Wood .06 Wood-06

ΔE 2.7 · #312F24

Vista Paint

Carbon Copy K-816

ΔE 4.3 · #3C3731

Behr

Havana Coffee N210-7

ΔE 5.1 · #403C35

Benjamin Moore

Waller CW-510

ΔE 5.4 · #373B33

Dulux

Dark Cavern S11A9

ΔE 5.4 · #3F3934

Sherwin-Williams

Andiron SW6174

ΔE 5.6 · #424036

Kilz

Rebel RM260

ΔE 5.6 · #373632

Hallman-Lindsay

Film Noir 144

ΔE 7 · #473933

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Black 256

ΔE 7.8 · #3B3938

Kobra

Black 44

ΔE 8.3 · #383737

IKEA

IKEA186 186

ΔE 8.5 · #302F2F

Dutch Boy

Dark Chocolate D-6782

ΔE 8.5 · #392A27

Dunn-Edwards

Black DEA187

ΔE 8.6 · #3B3A3A

PPG

Dark Granite 1005-7

ΔE 9.8 · #4F443F

Valspar

Fired Earth 6011-1

ΔE 10.9 · #4B4845

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

3/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#383428

#282C39

Analogous

#392C28

#383428

#353928

Triadic

#383428

#283935

#352839

Split-Complementary

#383428

#283539

#2C2839

Tetradic

#383428

#28392C

#282C39

#392835

Monochromatic

#0F0E0B

#383428

#655E48

#928868

Rectangle

#383428

#2C3928

#282C39

#352839

Compound

#383428

#353928

#282C39

#2C2839

Variations

Lighter

#69614B

#958C71

#BFBBAE

Darker

#2E2A20

#201D16

#13110C

Saturation

#33322E

#393528

#4D3F14

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, libraries, dens

Best Uses

trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents

Pairs With

cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

12.43:1

AAA

vs Black

1.69:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#383428

#373428

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#383428

#35352A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#383428

#393234

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Grounded · Earthy

Graphite grounds a scheme — it gives the eye a place to rest and frames brighter colors around it. Use it on trim, cabinetry, leather goods, and structural wood elements; for walls it works in libraries and dens that want gravity.

SymbolismStability, comfort, tradition

PersonalityReliable, warm, considered

earthywarmlibrarytrimcabinetrygrounded

How it looks under different light

#695439

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#383428

Daylight 5500K

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

#57595D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#222839

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

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: #383428;

CSS — background

background-color: #383428;

CSS Variable

--color-graphite: #383428;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'graphite': '#383428' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#383428] text-[#383428]

SCSS

$graphite: #383428;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #383428?

#383428 is Graphite, a near-black brown with a warm undertone.

Is #383428 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Graphite?

Graphite works well in living rooms, libraries, dens. Designers typically use it for trim, cabinetry, leather goods, wood accents.

What colors pair well with Graphite?

Graphite pairs naturally with cream walls, off-white linen, brass, soft black. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Graphite?

You can download Graphite 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?

The hex code is #383428. In RGB it's 56, 52, 40, and in HSL it's 45°, 17%, 19%.

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