In the design world, graphite refers to a specific shade of gray with or without metallic present.
It is slightly deeper than a pewter gray but a bit lighter than charcoal.
What Color Is Graphite?
Design byKourosh Babaeian/ Photo by Black Orchid LA
Graphite is a dark to medium gray.
Although it’sa neutral color,it typically contains slightly cool undertones.
In the interior design world, a graphite surface sometimes features a shimmer.
Design byKourosh Babaeian/ Photo by Black Orchid LA
When graphite is thoughtfully integrated into a space, it is elegant and luxurious.
This designer-loved color adds strength and drama to a space.
What Colors Go Well With Graphite?
Design byJulie Geyer Studio/ Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Warm, muted colors contrast nicely with the cool undertones present in graphite.
Variants of blue further highlight those undertones.
Natural colors, such asgreigeand tan, lend a laid-back andorganic flairto modern graphite accents.
Design byJulie Geyer Studio/ Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg
Interior designers like the combination of white popping against the depth of graphite.
Tones like burnt orange and leaf green also create a sharp and interesting contrast.
Graphite’s ability to work with complementary colors adds to its timelessness.
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One example would be Nero Marquina, a black marble with white veining.
Applying dark graphite paint to your cabinets can help ground an all-white kitchen.
Lastly, wood and brass accents can add a little warmth to the space.
Design byArlyn Hernandez/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Combine Various Shades
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Graphite ranges from medium to dark gray.
Combine a range of shades into one space and create a little extra variety with pattern and texture.
For example, medium gray tile with a shiny glaze subtly contrasts with matte graymarble countertops.
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Art in black, brown, white, or gold frames with white matting pops against graphite walls.
These warm colors pop against the cool tones in graphite.
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The mineral graphite contains a little light variance.
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The pure white color helps highlight the lighter tones present.
Graphite is a shade of gray, specifically a dark gray.
You could use the terms interchangeably.
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Graphite is a neutral color that contains cool blue undertones.
Charcoal is similar to graphite, but charcoal is also slightly darker.
Graphite closely resembles the color charcoal gray.
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