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PPG Dark Granite

PPG1005-7 · #4F443F · LRV ~6.2

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Dark Granite (~100% proximity)

Dark Granite (PPG1005-7) is a deep brown from PPG with a moderate peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Dark Granite (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Dark Granite in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

6.2 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Peach · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1005-7

HEX

#4F443F

RGB

79, 68, 63

HSL

19°, 11%, 28%

Family

Browns

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Dark Granite FAQ

What undertone does Dark Granite have?

Dark Granite is a deep brown with a moderate peach 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 Dark Granite?

Dark Granite has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Dark Granite in other brands?

Glidden: Dark Granite (PPG1005-7), ~100% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Brownstone (CSP-240), ~99% proximity; Behr: Espresso Beans (PPU5-01), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Cordovan Brown (DESS49), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Black Fox (SW 7020), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Black Fox (HGSW7020), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Moon Rock (T501), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Tanner's Brown (No. 255), ~91% 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 Dark Granite?

The HEX code of Dark Granite (PPG1005-7) is #4F443F, RGB 79, 68, 63. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.