Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Glazed Granite |
| SKU | PPG1011-6 |
| Hex | #5B5E61 |
| RGB | 91, 94, 97 |
| HSL | 210°, 3%, 37% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About PPG / Glidden Glazed Granite
With an LRV of 11, Glazed Granite is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Glazed Granite works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
16 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Glazed Granite within PPG / 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 #5B5E61 in HSL space. Pair Glazed 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.
PPG / Glidden Glazed Granite Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Glazed 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1011-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Glazed Granite
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Glazed Granite is Cloak Gray (SW 6278) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cloak Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Glazed Granite
Behr's nearest match is Pencil Point (PPU18-02), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Glazed Granite without repainting risk. See the full Pencil Point swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Glazed Granite
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Glazed Granite is Flint (AF-560) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flint swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Glazed Granite
Valspar's nearest match is Carriage Wheel (M330), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11.5 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Glazed Granite without repainting risk. See the full Carriage Wheel swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Glazed Granite
The closest Glidden equivalent of Glazed Granite is Glazed Granite (PPG1011-6). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). If Glidden is your counter, order Glazed Granite and you'll get the same color. See the full Glazed Granite swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Glazed Granite
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Glazed Granite is Thunderous Gray (444-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thunderous Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Glazed Granite
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Glazed Granite is Mercury Peak (HGSW 3372) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mercury Peak swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Glazed Granite
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Glazed Granite is Marengo (DEGR54) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marengo swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Glazed Granite
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Glazed Granite. The nearest is Autumn Gray (JG-143) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Autumn Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Glazed Granite
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Beetle Black (NO. G16), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Glazed Granite without repainting risk. See the full Beetle Black swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Glazed Granite
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Glazed Granite is Zen Retreat (0535) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 13 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Zen Retreat swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Glazed Granite
At Rodda, the closest color to Glazed Granite is Shale (CA192) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shale swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Glazed Granite
C2 Paint's nearest match is Saville Row (C2-790), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Glazed Granite without repainting risk. See the full Saville Row swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Glazed Granite
Clare has no exact twin of Glazed Granite. The nearest is Goodnight Moon (PNT100-DP-42) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Goodnight Moon swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Glazed Granite
At Kompozit, the closest color to Glazed Granite is Zen Retreat (0535) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Zen Retreat swatch →