Granite Boulder
With a focus on versatile tones, Granite Boulder (790D-4) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 7 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#b1aea2
LRV
42.16
Granite Boulder in Real Rooms
Granite Boulder has a medium-high LRV of 42.16 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
3 Bathroom Photos
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Granite Boulder has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Bathroom walls in Granite Boulder provide a solid, grounded foundation.
@anna.alicea.designs
Bathroom walls in Granite Boulder create a calm, neutral backdrop for fixtures.
@paintcleltd
Vanity cabinetry painted in Granite Boulder complements the soft, muted tones.
@paintcleltd
3 Misc Photos
See how Granite Boulder is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Drywall finished in Granite Boulder offers a versatile, understated neutral.
@twothet_designs_and_renos_
Cabinet doors refinished in Granite Boulder bring depth to the furniture piece.
@kelly_sunnyhouse
Wooden furniture painted Granite Boulder adds a modern, sophisticated accent.
@kelly_sunnyhouse
1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Granite Boulder creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
Hallway trim and walls in Granite Boulder establish a cohesive, soothing flow.
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Similar Colors
With LRVs of 42 and 40, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (46 vs 42) makes Greige the marginally brighter of the two.
Granite Boulder reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 28), opening up a space where Muted Sage encloses it.
A 11-point LRV gap (42 vs 31) makes Granite Boulder the marginally brighter of the two.