Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Dark Granite |
| SKU | PPG1005-7 |
| Hex | #4F443F |
| RGB | 79, 68, 63 |
| HSL | 19°, 11%, 28% |
| LRV | 6 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Dark Granite
At LRV 6, Dark Granite is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Dark Granite earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Dark Granite within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #4F443F in HSL space. Pair Dark Granite with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Glidden Dark Granite Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dark Granite from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Glidden PPG1005-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dark Granite
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dark Granite is Black Fox (SW 7020) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Black Fox swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dark Granite
Behr's nearest match is Manchester Brown (QE-24), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Dark Granite without repainting risk. See the full Manchester Brown swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dark Granite
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Dark Granite is Brownstone (CSP-240). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 8 vs 6). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Brownstone and you'll get the same color. See the full Brownstone swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dark Granite
Valspar has no exact twin of Dark Granite. The nearest is Ebony Keys (8006-2G) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ebony Keys swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dark Granite
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Dark Granite is Dark Granite (PPG1005-7). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Dark Granite and you'll get the same color. See the full Dark Granite swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dark Granite
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Dark Granite is Blackened Kettle (439-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blackened Kettle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dark Granite
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Dark Granite is Black Fox (HGSW 3471) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Black Fox swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dark Granite
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Cordovan Brown (DESS49), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Dark Granite without repainting risk. See the full Cordovan Brown swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dark Granite
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Dark Granite. The nearest is Pecan Grove (JG-149) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pecan Grove swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dark Granite
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Dark Granite is Mahogany (NO. 36) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 6) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mahogany swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dark Granite
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Canton Court (H142), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Dark Granite without repainting risk. See the full Canton Court swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dark Granite
Hirshfield's doesn't make a true equivalent of Dark Granite — the nearest deck color, Moss Glen (H0100), is clearly different (ΔE 5.75). For an exact match, any Hirshfield's retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1005-7 instead. See the full Moss Glen swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Dark Granite
At Rodda, the closest color to Dark Granite is Canopy (CA212) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Canopy swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dark Granite
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Dark Granite. The nearest is French Roast (C2-837) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Roast swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Dark Granite
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Dark Granite — the nearest deck color, Blackish (PNT100-DP-54), is clearly different (ΔE 5.65). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1005-7 instead. See the full Blackish swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Dark Granite
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Dark Granite — the nearest deck color, Black Sky (BLACK SKY), is clearly different (ΔE 7.57). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1005-7 instead. See the full Black Sky swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Dark Granite
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Dark Granite — the nearest deck color, Aubusson Blue (AUBUSSON BLUE), is clearly different (ΔE 16.43). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1005-7 instead. See the full Aubusson Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Dark Granite
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Dark Granite — the nearest deck color, It's a Date (BD-IT), is clearly different (ΔE 6.85). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1005-7 instead. See the full It's a Date swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Dark Granite
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Dark Granite — the nearest deck color, Charcoal (285144), is clearly different (ΔE 10.49). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1005-7 instead. See the full Charcoal swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dark Granite
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Dark Granite — the nearest deck color, Philosophically Speaking (0578), is clearly different (ΔE 5.89). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1005-7 instead. See the full Philosophically Speaking swatch →