Great Graphite PPU24-18 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A5A6A1, estimated LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hazy Stratus from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #A5A6A1 · PPU24-18
Great Graphite
38%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Great Graphite Technical Profile
HEX Code#A5A6A1
RGB165, 166, 161
Estimated LRV37.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Great Graphite
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Great Graphite
#A5A6A1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#91AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Great Graphite
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Great Graphite Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Great Graphite — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Great Graphite have?
Great Graphite by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Great Graphite from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Great Graphite are Hazy Stratus by Valspar (a close digital match), Gray Matters by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Weatherworn Gray by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Great Graphite's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Great Graphite?
Great Graphite has a estimated lightness value of 37.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Great Graphite's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.