Glidden Fresh Granite
PPG0997-3 · #BABAB6 · LRV ~48.9
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Fresh Granite (~99% proximity)Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) is a mid-tone warm gray from Glidden with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 48.9 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Fresh Granite (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Fresh Granite in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
48.9 · Mid-tone
Undertone (estimated)
Yellow · subtle
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG0997-3
HEX
#BABAB6
RGB
186, 186, 182
HSL
60°, 3%, 72%
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Fresh Granite FAQ
What undertone does Fresh Granite have?
Fresh Granite is a mid-tone warm gray with a subtle yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Fresh Granite?
Fresh Granite has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 48.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Fresh Granite in other brands?
PPG: Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3), ~99% proximity; Behr: Classic Silver (PPU18-11), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: March Wind (SW 7668), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Coventry Gray (HC-169), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Silver Chalice (DEGR66), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Argos (HGSW7065), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Granite Dust (5006-1C), ~97% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Pavilion Gray (No. 242), ~94% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Fresh Granite?
The HEX code of Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3) is #BABAB6, RGB 186, 186, 182. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.