Cool Granite by Behr paint color
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Ref. #ABACA8 · PPF-39

Cool Granite

41%LRV Value
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Cool Granite PPF-39 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #ABACA8, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Precipitation from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Cool Granite Technical Profile

HEX Code#ABACA8
RGB171, 172, 168
LRV41.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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Cool Granite in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Cool Granite in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrCool Granite
Nearly identical
PPGPrecipitation

Precipitation

PPG

Nearly identical

Platinum Gray

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Neutral Wave

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Ellie Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Hazy Stratus

Valspar

Nearly identical

Praise Giving

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Ironed Gray

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Soft Steel

Kilz

Very similar

Praise Giving

Vista Paint

Very similar

Lamp Room Gray

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

White Aluminium

RAL

Very similar

Metal .03

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Cool Granite

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Cool Granite

#ABACA8

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8FAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Cool Granite

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Cool Granite

Complement

Gris

Cool Granite Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Sea Fern

Pop

Mojave Gold

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Chelsea Garden

Pop

Sophisticated Lilac

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Voodoo

Pop

Mystical Purple

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Cool Granite.

Aquatone

Behr · PMD-100

#A6B5A9

Frozen Pond

Behr · PPU12-9

#A5B4AE

Iron Wood

Behr · ECC-33-1

#A0A6A8

Environmental

Behr · PPU11-9

#B1B5A0

Canyon Sunset

Behr · T12-3

#A4A6B2

Lavender Suede

Behr · HDC-NT-19

#B5A5A2

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Ares Shadow

Hirshfield's · 0207

#62584C

Fallen Rock

Dunn-Edwards · DE6389

#8E8583

Violet Shadow

Dunn-Edwards · DEA192

#4D4860

Long Winding Road

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR02

#9B9189

Charcoal Linen

Benjamin Moore · 2133-40

#7D8085

Rock of Ages

Vista Paint · 8430

#6F6A5D

Cool Granite — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Cool Granite have?
Cool Granite by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cool Granite in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cool Granite from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Granite are Precipitation by PPG (a near-identical match), Platinum Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Neutral Wave by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cool Granite's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cool Granite?
Cool Granite has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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