Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Granite Falls |
| SKU | PPG1152-5 |
| Hex | #638496 |
| RGB | 99, 132, 150 |
| HSL | 201°, 20%, 49% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Teal |
About Glidden Granite Falls
With an LRV of 21, Granite Falls is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its blue 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Granite Falls works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
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 teal 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 Granite Falls 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 #638496 in HSL space. Pair Granite Falls 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 Granite Falls Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Granite Falls 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 PPG1152-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Granite Falls
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Granite Falls — the nearest deck color, Searching Blue (SW 6536), is clearly different (ΔE 7.46). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1152-5 instead. See the full Searching Blue swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Granite Falls
The closest Behr equivalent of Granite Falls is South Pacific (MQ5-60). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21). If Behr is your counter, order South Pacific and you'll get the same color. See the full South Pacific swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Granite Falls
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Lakeside Cabin (1658), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 21) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Granite Falls without repainting risk. See the full Lakeside Cabin swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Granite Falls
Valspar's nearest match is Brookside (4008-6A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21.7 vs 21) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Granite Falls without repainting risk. See the full Brookside swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Granite Falls
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Granite Falls is Granite Falls (PPG1152-5). At ΔE 0.29 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Granite Falls and you'll get the same color. See the full Granite Falls swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Granite Falls
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Granite Falls is High Seas Blue (337-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full High Seas Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Granite Falls
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Granite Falls — the nearest deck color, Searching Blue (HGSW 2393), is clearly different (ΔE 7.46). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1152-5 instead. See the full Searching Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Granite Falls
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Seal Pup (DE5816), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Granite Falls without repainting risk. See the full Seal Pup swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Granite Falls
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Granite Falls — the nearest deck color, Tranquility (JG-78), is clearly different (ΔE 10.44). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1152-5 instead. See the full Tranquility swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Granite Falls
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Granite Falls — the nearest deck color, De Nimes (NO. 299), is clearly different (ΔE 6.8). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1152-5 instead. See the full De Nimes swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Granite Falls
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Granite Falls — the nearest deck color, Ocean Storms (0506), is clearly different (ΔE 5.5). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1152-5 instead. See the full Ocean Storms swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Granite Falls
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Granite Falls. The nearest is Ocean Storms (0506) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Storms swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Granite Falls
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Granite Falls — the nearest deck color, Shady Pier (R075), is clearly different (ΔE 7.3). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1152-5 instead. See the full Shady Pier swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Granite Falls
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Granite Falls — the nearest deck color, Blue Moon (C2-764), is clearly different (ΔE 7.06). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1152-5 instead. See the full Blue Moon swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Granite Falls
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Granite Falls — the nearest deck color, Irony (PNT100-MD-16), is clearly different (ΔE 9.94). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1152-5 instead. See the full Irony swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Granite Falls
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Granite Falls. The nearest is Blue Heron (BLUE HERON) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Heron swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Granite Falls
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Granite Falls. The nearest is Greek Blue (GREEK BLUE) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greek Blue swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Granite Falls
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Granite Falls — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 6.37). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1152-5 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Granite Falls
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Granite Falls — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 18.1). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1152-5 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Granite Falls
Kompozit has no exact twin of Granite Falls. The nearest is Ocean Storms (0506) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ocean Storms swatch →