Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Fresh Granite |
| SKU | PPG0997-3 |
| Hex | #BABAB6 |
| RGB | 186, 186, 182 |
| HSL | 60°, 3%, 72% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Glidden Fresh Granite
Fresh Granite sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Fresh Granite is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
19 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray 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
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Fresh 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 #BABAB6 in HSL space. Pair Fresh 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 Fresh Granite Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fresh 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 PPG0997-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fresh Granite
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Fresh Granite is March Wind (SW 7668). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order March Wind and you'll get the same color. See the full March Wind swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Fresh Granite
The closest Behr equivalent of Fresh Granite is Classic Silver (PPU18-11). At ΔE 0.27 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). If Behr is your counter, order Classic Silver and you'll get the same color. See the full Classic Silver swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fresh Granite
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Coventry Gray (HC-169), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Fresh Granite without repainting risk. See the full Coventry Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Fresh Granite
Valspar's nearest match is Granite Dust (5006-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48.1 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Fresh Granite without repainting risk. See the full Granite Dust swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Fresh Granite
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Fresh Granite is Pigeon Feather (PPG0995-4). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Pigeon Feather and you'll get the same color. See the full Pigeon Feather swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fresh Granite
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Fresh Granite is Fair-Minded Gray (438-3DB). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Fair-Minded Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Fair-Minded Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fresh Granite
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Fresh Granite is Monochrome (HGSW 1454) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monochrome swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fresh Granite
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Fresh Granite is Covered in Platinum (DE6367) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Covered in Platinum swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Fresh Granite
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Day-to-day (JG-123), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Fresh Granite without repainting risk. See the full Day-to-day swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Fresh Granite
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Fresh Granite. The nearest is Light Blue (NO. 22) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Light Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Fresh Granite
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Fresh Granite is Rand Moon (0532). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Rand Moon and you'll get the same color. See the full Rand Moon swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Fresh Granite
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Fresh Granite is Marseilles (0525) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marseilles swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Fresh Granite
At Rodda, the closest color to Fresh Granite is Stonewash (CA183) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stonewash swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Fresh Granite
C2 Paint's nearest match is Melodic (C2-990), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Fresh Granite without repainting risk. See the full Melodic swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Fresh Granite
Clare has no exact twin of Fresh Granite. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Fresh Granite
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Fresh Granite. The nearest is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Fresh Granite
Annie Sloan's nearest match is Chicago Grey (CHICAGO GREY), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Fresh Granite without repainting risk. See the full Chicago Grey swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Fresh Granite
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Fresh Granite. The nearest is Aged Gray (285143) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Fresh Granite
At Kompozit, the closest color to Fresh Granite is Marseilles (0525) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marseilles swatch →