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PPG Dark Granite

PPG1005-7 · #4F443F · LRV 6.2

Compare with other brands: Glidden Dark Granite is a 100% match

Dark Granite (PPG1005-7) is a deep brown from PPG with a moderate peach undertone. Its LRV is about 6.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Dark Granite (100% match).

Compare Dark Granite with other brands

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LRV

6.2 · Very dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

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