Granite Dust MQ3-6 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D6CBC1, 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.
Ref. #D6CBC1 · MQ3-6
Granite Dust
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Granite Dust Technical Profile
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Granite Dust in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Granite Dust in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrGranite Dust
Nearly identical
PPGRiver Rock
River Rock
PPG
Nearly identical
Reticence
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Stable Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Big
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rabbit's Foot
Valspar
Nearly identical
Avorio
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Awakening
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Impressionist Taupe
Kilz
Nearly identical
Stirabout
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
En Plein Air
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Granite Dust
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Granite Dust.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Granite Dust in your own space before committing.
What colors match Granite Dust from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Granite Dust are River Rock by PPG (a near-identical match), Reticence by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Realist Beige by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Dust's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.