Cooled Graphite 436-6DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #6D7070, estimated LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Magnet from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #6D7070 · 436-6DB
Cooled Graphite
16%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cooled Graphite Technical Profile
HEX Code#6D7070
RGB109, 112, 112
Estimated LRV16.0
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
BrandDutch Boy
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Compare alternatives to Cooled Graphite
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Magnet
Behr
#6D6F6E
Close digital match
Gunmetal
Benjamin Moore
#6B7071
Close digital match
Ocean Storm
Valspar
#6F716F
Close digital match
Shadow Dance
Vista Paint
#6E6F6D
Close digital match
Slate Mine
PPG
#6F6F6F
Close digital match
Old Key
Kilz
#696D6B
Close digital match
Battleship Gray
Dunn-Edwards
#6F7476
Close digital match
Night Out
Sherwin-Williams
#656A6E
Similar digital color
Polished Pewter
Hirshfield's
#636869
Similar digital color
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
#626664
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Mouse Grey
RAL
#646B63
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Cooled Graphite
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cooled Graphite
#6D7070
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7088A0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cooled Graphite
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cooled 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
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Cooled Graphite — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cooled Graphite have?
Cooled Graphite by Dutch Boy 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 Cooled Graphite from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cooled Graphite are Magnet by Behr (a close digital match), Gunmetal by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Rocky Coast by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cooled 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 Cooled Graphite?
Cooled Graphite has a estimated lightness value of 16.0, 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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Why Cooled Graphite's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.