Glidden Fresh Granite
PPG0997-3 · #BABAB6 · LRV 48.9
Compare with other brands: PPG Fresh Granite is a 99% matchFresh Granite (PPG0997-3) is a mid-tone warm gray from Glidden with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 48.9 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Fresh Granite (99% match).
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LRV
48.9 · Mid-tone
Undertone
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. 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 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.
What is the closest match to Fresh Granite in other brands?
PPG: Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3), 99%; Behr: Classic Silver (PPU18-11), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: March Wind (SW 7668), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Coventry Gray (HC-169), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Silver Chalice (DEGR66), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Argos (HGSW7065), 97%; Valspar: Granite Dust (5006-1C), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Pavilion Gray (No. 242), 94%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.