Granite
With a focus on versatile tones, Granite (EX242) 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 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#88857B
LRV
22.64
Granite's Color Strip
Granite is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Celestite and Thunderegg. The strip spans from Cast Iron at the lightest end to Castor at the deepest. Strip Ex35 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Granite in Real Rooms
Granite has a medium LRV of 22.64 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
Using Granite on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.
The walls here show Granite in bright, well-lit bathroom light.
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2 Bedroom Photos
There's a rhythmic quality to Granite in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.
A bedroom painted in Granite — soft-spoken and easy to wake up to.
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This open bedroom shows Granite in honest, natural light.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Granite in the dining room sets a tone of warmth and occasion. Whether used on all four walls or as a single statement wall behind a sideboard, it creates the kind of atmosphere that makes every dinner feel like a special event.
See Granite in a formal dining setting — composed and quietly present.
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2 Misc Photos
Granite shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
A foyer painted in Granite sets the tone for everything beyond it.
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Natural light reveals Granite's true character in this bright sun room.
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1 Kitchen Photo
The challenge with kitchen color is longevity: it needs to look right at 7am under bright task lights and at dinner with the pendants dimmed low. Granite manages to bridge all three lighting scenarios with ease, which is a rarer quality in a paint pigment than it sounds.
This kitchen scene shows how Granite holds up under practical light.
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1 Living Room Photo
The beauty of Granite in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.
See how Granite holds up in a real living room setting.
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