ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cole Stone (CW-60) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 32. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Keystone Gray (SW 7504), Farrow & Ball Light Gray (No.17) and Behr Studio Taupe (PPU5-07). For trim, try Opulence (OC-69).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 31.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A29886 |
| RGB | 162, 152, 134 |
| HSL | 39°, 13%, 58% |
About Cole Stone
Cole Stone (CW-60) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 32, Cole Stone absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cole Stone's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Downtown (CSP-165); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Cole Stone changes with the light
Cole Stone has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Cole Stone's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Cole Stone 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 Cole Stone close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Cole Stone will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Cole Stone in real homes
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Cole Stone 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 3.0
Also close: Intellectual Gray (ΔE 3.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Cole Stone questions
What undertone does Cole Stone have?
Cole Stone has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cole Stone's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cole Stone a light or dark color?
Cole Stone has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 31.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 32, Cole Stone absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Cole Stone in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Keystone Gray SW 7504 (close, ΔE 3.0); Farrow & Ball: Light Gray No.17 (close, ΔE 4.0); Behr: Studio Taupe PPU5-07 (close, ΔE 3.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cole Stone?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Cole Stone's undertone.
Where does Cole Stone work best?
Cole Stone works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 32, Cole Stone absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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