- Code
- HIR-146
- Series
- Gen II NiR
- Family
- Black
- On-screen hex
- #36322e
Gen II NiR · Black
Cerakote Gen II Graphite Black (HIR-146)
Black is the workhorse of the Cerakote catalog — the most-sprayed family by a wide margin. The differences between blacks are subtle on a screen and obvious on a finished part: sheen, depth, and how much shop light they swallow.
Gen II NiR colors are formulated for near-infrared signature reduction — duty and military-spec work where night-vision visibility matters.
Common jobs: Full refinishes, slides and small parts, automotive trim, knife blades, and as the base coat under nearly every battleworn job.
Colors that pair with Gen II Graphite Black
Proven two-tone and accent combinations shops run with black tones.
Similar shades to compare
The closest colors in the catalog by on-screen tone — worth comparing side by side on a photo of the actual part before you commit.
The swatch above is a close on-screen approximation of cured Gen II Graphite Black under neutral light. Cured results vary with surface prep, film thickness, and lighting — always confirm with a spray-out panel. Cerakote® is a registered trademark of NIC Industries; FinishProof is an independent visualization tool.