ColorplanBenjamin Moore Hearthstone (1601) is a deep neutral gray with almost no visible undertone and an LRV of 26. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Tin Lizzie (SW 9163), Farrow & Ball Plummett (No.272) and Behr Dark Pewter (PPU18-04). For trim, try Ultra White (CC-10).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 26.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #888D8F |
| RGB | 136, 141, 143 |
| HSL | 197°, 3%, 55% |
About Hearthstone
Hearthstone (1601) is a deep neutral gray from Benjamin Moore with almost no visible undertone. With an LRV of 26, Hearthstone absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
Because its undertone is so subtle, Hearthstone stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Deep Silver (2124-30); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Hearthstone changes with the light
Hearthstone 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
Hearthstone has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Hearthstone 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 Hearthstone close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Hearthstone looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Hearthstone in real homes
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Hearthstone 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 4.4
Also close: Storm Cloud (ΔE 5.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Hearthstone questions
What undertone does Hearthstone have?
Hearthstone is close to a true neutral, with almost no visible undertone. Because its undertone is so subtle, Hearthstone stays fairly consistent between north- and south-facing rooms.
Is Hearthstone a light or dark color?
Hearthstone has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 26.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 26, Hearthstone 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 Hearthstone in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Tin Lizzie SW 9163 (close, ΔE 4.4); Farrow & Ball: Plummett No.272 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Behr: Dark Pewter PPU18-04 (very close, ΔE 2.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Hearthstone?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Hearthstone's undertone.
Where does Hearthstone work best?
Hearthstone works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 26, Hearthstone 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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