Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Granite Falls |
| SKU | PPG1152-5 |
| Hex | #638496 |
| RGB | 99, 132, 150 |
| HSL | 201°, 20%, 49% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| 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 by brand
13 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 teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
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.
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 →
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 →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Granite Falls
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Granite Falls. The nearest is Belvedere Blue (NO. 215) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Belvedere Blue 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 →
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 →
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 →