Granite Boulder 790D-4 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B2AFA5, LRV 43 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Boulder Creek from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B2AFA5 · 790D-4
Granite Boulder
43%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Granite Boulder Technical Profile
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Granite Boulder in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Granite Boulder in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrGranite Boulder
Nearly identical
PPGBoulder Creek
Boulder Creek
PPG
Nearly identical
Smoke Mirrors
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Allegory
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Simply Neutral
Kilz
Nearly identical
Drifting Sand
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lamp Room Gray
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Throwing Shade
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hunter's White
Valspar
Very similar
Quincy Granite
Vista Paint
Very similar
Quincy Granite
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Metal .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Granite Boulder
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Granite Boulder
#B2AFA5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Granite Boulder
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Granite Boulder Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Granite Boulder.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Granite Boulder — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Granite Boulder have?
Granite Boulder by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Granite Boulder in your own space before committing.
What colors match Granite Boulder from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Granite Boulder are Boulder Creek by PPG (a near-identical match), Smoke Mirrors by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Museum Piece by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Granite Boulder'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 Granite Boulder?
Granite Boulder has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.8, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Granite Boulder's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.