Deep graphite grey fabric swatch with a fine, subtly mottled matte texture

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Kirkby Design

Smooth Graphite

Name: Smooth Graphite
Brand: Kirkby Design

Smooth Graphite is a deep, cool charcoal grey with an almost solid appearance. Its softly textured surface gives the dark colour a muted depth rather than a stark, flat finish.

deep graphite grey plain none smart upholstery

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About this fabric

The swatch presents a close, understated surface grain with no visible motif, keeping the focus on its even graphite tone. Cool charcoal-grey fibres create a restrained, architectural look, while the subtly mottled texture catches light gently across the surface. The fabric reads as dense and matte, giving it a composed, smart character suited to upholstery. No performance features are noted in the supplied information, so suitability should be confirmed against the intended application.

How to use it

Use Smooth Graphite on a sofa, headboard or occasional chair to establish a deep, cool foundation, then soften it with warm ivory, pale grey or natural timber. Its near-solid surface also works well in tonal schemes built from charcoal and silver-grey.

Use this deep graphite grey to ground seating and pair it with lighter neutrals or tonal charcoal accents.

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