Graphite
#251607
What color is Graphite
Graphite is a dark bright shade of Orange. It belongs to the color family Dark Orange, and it has low lightness and high saturation. Graphite is a warm color.
What are the HEX, RGB, HSV, HSL and CMYK color codes of Graphite
RGB space
CMYK space
The hex code for Graphite is #251607.
In the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) color space, which is used for digital colors, Graphite has 15%% Red, 9% Green, and 3% Blue.
Graphite has 30° Hue, 81% Saturation, and 15% Value in the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) color space, which is another way to represent digital colors.
Graphite has 30° Hue, 65% Saturation, and 9% Lightness in the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, which is a different way to express digital colors.
Graphite has 0% cyan, 41% magenta, 81% yellow, and 85% black in the CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) color space, which is used for color printing.
Color Space |
Original Units |
Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Hex |
#251607 |
|
RGB |
(37, 22, 7) |
(15%, 9%, 3%) |
HSV |
(30°, 81, 15) |
(8%, 81%, 15%) |
HSL |
(30°, 65, 9) |
(8%, 65%, 9%) |
CMYK |
(0, 41, 81, 85) |
(0%, 41%, 81%, 85%) |
How does Graphite contrast with black and white
The natural luminance of Graphite is 1%, which is low.
Graphite has a higher contrast with white than black.
Graphite and black have a 1.2:1 contrast ratio, which is insufficient for readability.
Graphite and white have a 17.5:1 contrast ratio, which meets the AAA requirement. These colors are suitable for text.
Luminance |
Contrast to Black |
Contrast to White |
|---|---|---|
1% |
insufficient (1.2) |
AAA (17.5) |
Example Black |
Example White |
Example Black |
Example White |
What colors go with Graphite
How to mix Graphite paint
To mix Graphite paint using eight primary colors (Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, White, and Black), you'll need to combine 4% Yellow, 8% Red, 85% Black, 3% White, as shown below.
Yellow
4%
Red
8%
Green
0%
Blue
0%
Cyan
0%
Magenta
0%
Black
85%
White
3%
To mix Graphite paint using five primary colors (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, White, and Black), you'll need to combine 4% Magenta, 8% Yellow, 85% Black, 3% White, as shown below.
Cyan
0%
Magenta
4%
Yellow
8%
Black
85%
White
3%
What colors are similar to Graphite
Colors similar to Graphite are: Zinnwaldite Brown, Creole, Clinker, Wood Bark, and Brown Tumbleweed. Zinnwaldite Brown is more red than Graphite. Creole is more red and brighter than Graphite. Clinker is more red and brighter than Graphite. Wood Bark is more red and brighter than Graphite. Brown Tumbleweed is more yellow and paler than Graphite.
