Granite Dust 5006-1C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BABCB6, estimated LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Solstice from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #BABCB6 · 5006-1C
Granite Dust
50%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Granite Dust Technical Profile
HEX Code#BABCB6
RGB186, 188, 182
Estimated LRV49.8
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 Familygray
BrandValspar
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#BABDB8
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#BBBEB9
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#BDBEB9
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#BDBDB7
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Light Blue
Farrow & Ball
#B8BCB5
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International Gray
Kilz
#BABEB7
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Fair-Minded Gray
Dutch Boy
#B9BAB6
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Metal .03
Colorhouse
#B5B8B1
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Fossilized
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#B6B8B0
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Hi Ho Silver
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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
#BABCB6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8BAD85
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 Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Solstice by PPG (a close digital match), Metropolitan by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Half Moon Crest by Benjamin Moore (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 49.8, 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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