PPG • PPG1022-6

Granite

Name: PPG Granite PPG1022-6
Brand: PPG

Granite is a genuinely dark paint color from PPG. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 10 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#746a5e

LRV

14.00

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Light Reflectance Value

14.00

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Granite's Color Strip

Granite is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Eiffel Tower and Star Anise. The strip spans from Hourglass at the lightest end to Star Anise at the deepest. As part of strip PPG1022, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.

1Hourglass 2Intuitive 3Silver Dollar 4Rock Slide 5Eiffel Tower 6Granite

7Star Anise

Granite in Real Rooms

Granite has a low LRV of 14 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.

1 Home Office Photo

In a multi-use room where an office corner is required, Granite can be used to "zone" the desk area. By painting just that section, you create a visual boundary that separates your professional life from your personal space.

PPG Granite in a minimalist home office

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1 Bathroom Photo

The psychology of Granite in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.

Granite — traditional bathroom

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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.

Granite paint in a elegant dining room

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1 Front Door Photo

A front door in Granite changes the entire read of a facade without requiring a renovation. The color is strong enough to register from the street but refined enough not to feel like a statement for its own sake. It's the "handshake" of the home.

mediterranean front door featuring Granite by PPG

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1 Bedroom Photo

A bedroom finished in Granite rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.

A traditional bedroom painted in Granite

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1 House Photo

When choosing Granite for an exterior, you are opting for a color that respects the landscape. It feels like it grew out of the earth rather than being dropped onto it, creating a harmonious relationship between the architecture and the garden.

Granite color — rustic modern house inspiration

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1 Kitchen Photo

Using Granite in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.

Granite — contemporary kitchen

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1 Mudroom Photo

Granite is the perfect partner for durable flooring like slate, brick, or terracotta. It picks up the earthy tones in these materials, creating a mudroom that feels cohesive, rugged, and ready for whatever the weather brings in.

Granite paint in a coastal mudroom

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1 Patio Photo

For outdoor kitchens or bars, Granite provides a professional, "indoor" level of sophistication. It bridges the gap between the comfort of the house and the ruggedness of the outdoors, making the patio feel like a true extension of the living space.

mediterranean patio featuring Granite by PPG

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1 Living Room Photo

Choosing Granite for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.