The gunmetal characteristics and bluish-gray tint of California Faucets' new Graphite (PVD) decorative finish lend a rustic, earth-metal feel in a traditional setting, while its industrial-contemporary undertones also speak to sleek, modern designs. Graphite is incredibly durable and tarnish-proof as a result of the eco-friendly physical vapor deposition (PVD) process, which infuses color by molecularly bonding the finish to the faucet, making it three to eight times harder than chrome.