ColorplanBenjamin Moore Quarry Rock (1568) is a very dark cool gray with a green undertone and an LRV of 14. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Pewter Green (SW 6208), Farrow & Ball Douter (No.318) and Behr Hidden Gem (N430-6A). 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 | 13.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #616964 |
| RGB | 97, 105, 100 |
| HSL | 143°, 4%, 40% |
About Quarry Rock
Quarry Rock (1568) is a very dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a green undertone. With an LRV of 14, Quarry Rock absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Quarry Rock read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to Kitty Gray (1589); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Quarry Rock changes with the light
Quarry Rock is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Quarry Rock will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Quarry Rock will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Quarry Rock from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Quarry Rock looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Quarry Rock in real homes
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Quarry Rock 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 3.6
Also close: Grizzle Gray (ΔE 3.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Quarry Rock questions
What undertone does Quarry Rock have?
Quarry Rock has a green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Quarry Rock read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Quarry Rock a light or dark color?
Quarry Rock has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 13.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 14, Quarry Rock absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Quarry Rock in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Pewter Green SW 6208 (close, ΔE 3.6); Farrow & Ball: Douter No.318 (close, ΔE 2.9); Behr: Hidden Gem N430-6A (close, ΔE 4.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Quarry Rock?
Try Ultra White (CC-10) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Quarry Rock's undertone.
Where does Quarry Rock work best?
Quarry Rock works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 14, Quarry Rock absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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