Granite Dust MQ3-6 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D6CBC1, estimated LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is River Rock from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #D6CBC1 · MQ3-6
Granite Dust
63%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Granite Dust Technical Profile
HEX Code#D6CBC1
RGB214, 203, 193
Estimated LRV63.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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#D8CDC4
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#D9CDC3
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#D3C9BE
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#D4C8C0
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#D5CBBE
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Impressionist Taupe
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#D0C6BF
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Stirabout
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#D9CFC2
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Colors That Work With Granite Dust
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Granite Dust
#D6CBC1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAC85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Granite Dust
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Granite Dust 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
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Granite Dust — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Granite Dust have?
Granite Dust by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Granite Dust from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Granite Dust are River Rock by PPG (a close digital match), Reticence by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Realist Beige by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Granite Dust'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 Dust?
Granite Dust has a estimated lightness value of 63.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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