Granite Fog 8006-8C is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #A6B1B9, estimated LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Intercoastal Gray from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #A6B1B9 · 8006-8C
Granite Fog
43%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Granite Fog Technical Profile
HEX Code#A6B1B9
RGB166, 177, 185
Estimated LRV43.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Granite Fog
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Intercoastal Gray
Behr
#A5B0B9
Close digital match
Solitude
Benjamin Moore
#A4AFB5
Close digital match
Foretell
PPG
#A3AEB4
Close digital match
Fogged in
Dutch Boy
#A0AEB7
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Cystern
Hirshfield's
#A9B0B6
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Lakeside
Sherwin-Williams
#ADB8C0
Close digital match
Glen Falls
Dunn-Edwards
#ACB8C1
Close digital match
Cystern
Vista Paint
#A9AFB4
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Colors That Work With Granite Fog
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Granite Fog
#A6B1B9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8588AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Granite Fog 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 Fog — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Granite Fog have?
Granite Fog by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Fog from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Granite Fog are Intercoastal Gray by Behr (a close digital match), Solitude by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Foretell by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Granite Fog'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 Fog?
Granite Fog has a estimated lightness value of 43.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Granite Fog's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.