Granite Colors

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What to Consider

Quiring Monuments sources 18+ colors of granite from quarries around the world. All our colors are memorial grade—durable enough to last generations—but each has its pros and cons.

: For many of us, colors hold personal and cultural significance. Dark colors can represent solemnity, respect, or mourning. Light colors can represent peace or purity. Reds can be auspicious. Bright colors, joyful or youthful. What would you like to communicate?
: To ensure readability, light granite is typically engraved with black paint, and dark granite in white. Meanwhile, tritone designs are only visible on dark colors, and laser-etched designs are only compatible with black granite.
: Calcium deposits and dust are more visible on dark stones, so they may require more cleaning. Colors with tighter grains, like Georgia Gray, are at less risk of chipping.
: Granite colors are determined by hue, veining, mica deposits, grain size, and more. All these details will affect your aesthetic experience.
: Are you interested in granite from American quarries? Ask a consultant about your options.
: As mentioned above, some of us have cultural ties to certain headstone colors. Others have familial ties—will the grave be placed next to a family member whose stone you want to match? We probably have a color for you.