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Ref. #A6B1B9 · 8006-8C

Granite Fog

43%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Granite Fog Technical Profile

What color is Granite Fog? It's a medium cool neutral with the hex code #A6B1B9. Colors similar to Granite Fog include Behr Intercoastal Gray, MPC Opal Blue Prl over Hot Plata, Benjamin Moore Solitude. Granite Fog has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 43 gives Granite Fog depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a cool neutral, Granite Fog pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.

HEX Code#A6B1B9
RGB166, 177, 185
LRV43.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar
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Colors Similar to Granite Fog

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Intercoastal Gray

Behr

Nearly identical

Opal Blue Prl over Hot Plata

MPC

Nearly identical

Solitude

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Foretell

PPG

Nearly identical

Cystern

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Lakeside

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Glen Falls

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Cystern

Vista Paint

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Granite Fog

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Granite Fog

#A6B1B9

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#8588AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Granite Fog

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Cystern

Complement

Silver Fox

Granite Fog Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Mallard

Pop

Polly Green

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Mountain River

Pop

Pretty Peony

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Double Chocolate

Pop

Wet Riverbanks

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Granite Fog.

Blue Arrow

Valspar · 5001-3C

#A0B0B1

Lavender Lake

Valspar · 4001-5C

#ADACC0

Tropical Bay

Valspar · 5002-3C

#A0B9B2

Lake Country

Valspar · 5003-5C

#9BBAB7

April Thicket

Valspar · 5003-3C

#ABBEB4

Palisade Blue

Valspar · 4006-3B

#A5B8C6

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Smoky Beige

Sherwin-Williams · 9087

#B9A796

Rich Mahogany

Behr · 710B-7

#493338

Winter Walk

Sherwin-Williams · 9628

#D8D5CC

Eucalyptus Wreath

Behr · N390-5

#7CA376

Gypsy Caravan

Hirshfield's · 1295

#D1C8D7

Jungle Adventure

Vista Paint · C-738

#466545

Granite Fog — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Granite Fog have?
Granite Fog by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Granite Fog from other brands?
The closest matches are Intercoastal Gray by Behr (#A5B0B9), Opal Blue Prl over Hot Plata by MPC (#A9B2B8), Solitude by Benjamin Moore (#A4AFB5). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Granite Fog?
Granite Fog has an LRV of 43.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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