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Ref. #656579 · DE5936

Graphite

14%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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Graphite DE5936 is a gray paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #656579, LRV 14 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Velvety Indigo from Dutch Boy (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Graphite Technical Profile

HEX Code#656579
RGB101, 101, 121
LRV13.5
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familygray
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Graphite in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Graphite in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsGraphite
Very similar
Dutch BoyVelvety Indigo

Velvety Indigo

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Purple Pansies

Vista Paint

Very similar

Blue Heron

PPG

Very similar

Twilight Dusk

Behr

Very similar

Pearl Black Berry

RAL

Very similar

Grapes of Wrath

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Blue Gaspe

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Mesmerize

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Dark Night

Valspar

Very similar

Bewitched

Kilz

Very similar

Wine Dark

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Colors That Work With Graphite

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Graphite

#656579

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8971A0

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Graphite

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Graphite

Complement

Shaggy Dog

Graphite Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

December Sky

Trim

Boysenberry Shadow

Accent

This Color

Pop

Royal Pretender

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

December Sky

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Happy Trails

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Setting

Trim

Cool December

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pesto

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Graphite.

Eventide

Dunn-Edwards · DET406

#656470

Nightlife

Dunn-Edwards · DET596

#676E7A

Pencil Lead

Dunn-Edwards · DE5922

#5C6274

Purple Gumball

Dunn-Edwards · DE5950

#6A6283

Princely Violet

Dunn-Edwards · DE5957

#6D5C7B

Slate Gray

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR73

#687177

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Midnight in the Tropics

Vista Paint · 8309

#3F4341

Tibetan Temple

Behr · PPU1-03

#786466

Shadow Taupe

PPG · 14-01

#B4AAA0

Silver Peony

Benjamin Moore · 1475

#C7BFC3

Pebble Beach

Benjamin Moore · 1597

#C9CECE

Soft Steel

Kilz · RL110

#ACACAC

Graphite — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Graphite have?
Graphite by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Graphite in your own space before committing.
What colors match Graphite from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Graphite are Velvety Indigo by Dutch Boy (a very close match), Purple Pansies by Vista Paint (a very close match), Blue Heron by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting 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 Graphite?
Graphite has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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