ColorplanBenjamin Moore Garden Stone (CSP-1000) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 51. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Ramie (SW 6156), Farrow & Ball Cord (No.16) and Behr Back to Nature (S340-4). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 50.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C9BC96 |
| RGB | 201, 188, 150 |
| HSL | 45°, 32%, 69% |
About Garden Stone
Garden Stone (CSP-1000) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 51, Garden Stone has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Garden 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 open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. Next to Splendor (AF-385), it's cooler.
How Garden Stone changes with the light
Garden Stone has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Garden Stone's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Garden Stone will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Garden Stone can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Garden Stone will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Garden Stone in real homes
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Garden 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.
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Garden Stone questions
What undertone does Garden Stone have?
Garden Stone has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Garden Stone's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Garden Stone a light or dark color?
Garden Stone has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 50.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 51, Garden Stone has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Garden Stone in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ramie SW 6156 (close, ΔE 4.3); Farrow & Ball: Cord No.16 (close, ΔE 2.5); Behr: Back to Nature S340-4 (close, ΔE 4.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Garden Stone?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Garden Stone's undertone.
Where does Garden Stone work best?
Garden Stone works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 51, Garden Stone has visible color without darkening a room much.
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