Granite Cliff 8440 is a gray paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #948E85, LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sultry Castle from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #948E85 · 8440
Granite Cliff
27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Granite Cliff Technical Profile
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Granite Cliff in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Granite Cliff in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintGranite Cliff
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSultry Castle
Sultry Castle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Castle Wall Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Shale Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tabby Cat Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Camel's Hump
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Castle Gate
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Elephant Ear
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Timber Town
Behr
Nearly identical
Chalk Suede
Kilz
Very similar
Mole's Breath
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Granite Cliff
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Granite Cliff
#948E85
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Granite Cliff
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Granite Cliff 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Granite Cliff.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Granite Cliff — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Granite Cliff have?
Granite Cliff by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Granite Cliff in your own space before committing.
What colors match Granite Cliff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Granite Cliff are Sultry Castle by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Castle Wall Grey by PPG (a near-identical match), Shale Stone by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Granite Cliff'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 Cliff?
Granite Cliff has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.3, 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 Cliff's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.