Graphite
Also known as: Sensaicha Brown, Creole, Rosin, Agrax Earthshade
Quietly warm and rustic, Graphite is a warm-toned brown that earns its keep in rustic interiors and leather goods. Graphite plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (12.43:1, passes WCAG AA).
Graphite color codes
- HEX
- #383428
- RGB
- rgb(56, 52, 40)
- RGBA
- rgba(56, 52, 40, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(45, 17%, 19%)
- HSV
- hsv(45, 29%, 22%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 7%, 29%, 78%)
- LAB
- lab(21.8 0.1 8.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(32.5% 0.021 91.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: black#000000 · ΔE 15.4
- RAL 6022 — Olive-drab/brown olive#3E3C32 · ΔE 2.9 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Graphite works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material — coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Graphite
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Graphite by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 12.43:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 1.69:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Graphite background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Graphite
Graphite with its complement
Soft neighbors of Graphite
Graphite triad
Similar colors
- Creole#393227 · ΔE 2.3
- Black Olive#3B3C36 · ΔE 4.8
- Marshland#2B2E26 · ΔE 5.2
- Holy Crow#332F2C · ΔE 5.5
- Kilimanjaro#3A3532 · ΔE 5.6
- Oil#313330 · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Graphite is closest to Inkblot.
Graphite FAQs
What color is Graphite?
Graphite is a dark brown with the hex code #383428. In HSL terms it has a hue of 45°, 17% saturation, and 19% lightness.
What is the hex code for Graphite?
The hex code for Graphite is #383428. In RGB it's rgb(56, 52, 40), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 7%, 29%, 78%).
What colors go well with Graphite?
Graphite pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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