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Glidden Granite Boulder

PPG1015-6 · #816F6B · LRV 17.1

Compare with other brands: PPG Granite Boulder is a 99% match

Granite Boulder (PPG1015-6) is a dark brown from Glidden with a moderate peach undertone. Its LRV is about 17.1 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is PPG Granite Boulder (99% match).

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LRV

17.1 · Dark

Undertone

Peach · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1015-6

HEX

#816F6B

RGB

129, 111, 107

HSL

11°, 9%, 46%

Family

Browns

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Granite Boulder FAQ

What undertone does Granite Boulder have?

Granite Boulder is a dark brown with a moderate peach 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 Granite Boulder?

Granite Boulder has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 17.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Granite Boulder in other brands?

PPG: Granite Boulder (PPG1015-6), 99%; Valspar: Thorny Brush (1001-9B), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Cave of the Winds (DE6040), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Patchwork Plum (SW 0022), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Chinchilla (HGSW6011), 93%; Benjamin Moore: Mink Violet (1252), 92%; Behr: Elkhound (MQ1-56), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), 86%. 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 Granite Boulder?

The HEX code of Granite Boulder (PPG1015-6) is #816F6B, RGB 129, 111, 107. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.