ColorplanDark Granite
780F-6 · Behr
LRV 15 · dark
0 black100 white
Behr Dark Granite (780F-6) is a very dark neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 15. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Burnt Ember (CSP-120), Sherwin-Williams Gauntlet Gray (SW 7019) and Farrow & Ball Down Pipe (No.26). For trim, try Nano White (HDC-MD-06).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Behr whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 15.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #6E6D6A |
| RGB | 110, 109, 106 |
| HSL | 45°, 2%, 42% |
About Dark Granite
Dark Granite (780F-6) is a very dark neutral gray from Behr with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 15, Dark Granite absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Dark Granite stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Graphic Charcoal (N500-6), it's lighter and warmer.
How Dark Granite changes with the light
Dark Granite has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Dark Granite has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Dark Granite will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Dark Granite close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Dark Granite looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Dark Granite in real homes
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Dark Granite equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 1.6
Also close: Overcoat (ΔE 2.2)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 3.5
Also close: Grizzle Gray (ΔE 3.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Behr colors
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Dark Granite questions
What undertone does Dark Granite have?
Dark Granite is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Dark Granite stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Dark Granite a light or dark color?
Dark Granite has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 15.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 15, Dark Granite absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Dark Granite in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Burnt Ember CSP-120 (very close, ΔE 1.6); Sherwin-Williams: Gauntlet Gray SW 7019 (close, ΔE 3.5); Farrow & Ball: Down Pipe No.26 (close, ΔE 4.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dark Granite?
Try Nano White (HDC-MD-06) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Behr white that shares Dark Granite's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Dark Granite work best?
Dark Granite works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 15, Dark Granite absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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