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A match of Behr N500-6 Grapic Charcoal reads as a very dark charcoal with a cool, slightly blue-gray undertone and extremely low chroma. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color reference gives you a subdued, near-neutral dark finish that can read softer than a pure black.
This shade is practical for small sprayed parts that need to blend into a darker color scheme or coordinate with existing painted surfaces. It can be used on vents, speaker grilles, switch covers, metal brackets, railings, mailbox parts, cabinet hardware, shelving supports, PVC fittings, frames, and fixture trim where a dark charcoal finish is appropriate and spray application is easier than brushwork.
Because the color is so dark, surface condition, texture, and sheen can change how it looks in the final result. On uneven or glossy substrates, scratches, dents, and coating transitions may remain visible, and finish choice can shift the impression from softer gray-charcoal to a deeper, more closed-in charcoal. Careful preparation and even film build help the color read consistently.
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MyPerfectColor is able match all of the BEHR paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original BEHR color by matching the original BEHR color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using BEHR paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the BEHR Color and may not match BEHR Color standards. Refer to BEHR Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original BEHR color. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve best results by re-coating the entire surface.
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Use light, even coats rather than trying to cover in one heavy pass. Keep the can moving, overlap each pass slightly, and maintain a consistent spray distance so the film builds evenly. Heavy passes can cause runs, a muddy look, or sheen variation, which is more noticeable on a deep neutral like N500-6 Grapic Charcoal.
If the surface is dark, textured, or uneven, expect the first coat to look thin. Follow the product label for recoat timing and let each coat flash off before adding the next coat.
Yes, N500-6 Grapic Charcoal is a practical choice for small parts and hardware when you want a color match on removable items such as switch covers, vents, grilles, knobs, brackets, trim pieces, or similar objects. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color is useful when brush marks would be hard to avoid.
For best results, clean and prep the part for the material you are coating, and make sure the product format you order fits the substrate and the finish you need. If the item will stay near an existing painted surface, confirm the match on a test piece before coating the full part.
Before ordering N500-6 Grapic Charcoal, confirm the exact brand color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity you need. Custom-made color matches are made to your order, so choosing the wrong reference, finish, or format can lead to a product that does not fit the project.
MyPerfectColor is supplying its own paint matched to N500-6 Grapic Charcoal, not the original Behr paint. Because custom color orders are made specifically for you, they should be selected carefully before purchase.
The SDS is tied to the MyPerfectColor product and its chemistry, not to the color name alone. To find the safety information for a MyPerfectColor match of N500-6 Grapic Charcoal, use the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page.
Safety Data Sheets page: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm
Choose the sheen based on how the item will be used and how you want the coated surface to perform, not just how the color name sounds. Lower sheens reduce reflectivity and can hide surface variation better, while higher sheens are usually easier to clean and may look different on the finished item even when the color match is correct.
For N500-6 Grapic Charcoal, sheen also matters if you are matching an existing painted part. The same color can read differently in flat, satin, or gloss, so confirm the finish that best fits the part you are coating and the surface next to it.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Behr N500-6 Grapic Charcoal enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
The MyPerfectColor 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Behr N500-6 Grapic Charcoal in its color archive. This enables us to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if your material is not new then the paint may not work for touch up as your material has aged and is likely different than it was when new. Learn more about our color matching accuracy. If you need a touch up application, send us a part and we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.
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While we can provide Behr N500-6 Grapic Charcoal in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.