ColorplanBenjamin Moore Randolph Stone (CW-75) is a deep warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 21. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Anonymous (SW 7046) and Farrow & Ball Broccoli Brown (No.198). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 20.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #847D6F |
| RGB | 132, 125, 111 |
| HSL | 40°, 9%, 48% |
About Randolph Stone
Randolph Stone (CW-75) is a deep warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 21, Randolph 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 Randolph 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 Sparrow (AF-720); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Randolph Stone changes with the light
Randolph 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
Randolph Stone's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Randolph 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 Randolph Stone close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Randolph Stone will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Randolph Stone in real homes
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Randolph 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
Very close · ΔE 1.5
Also close: Gauntlet Gray (ΔE 5.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.7
Also close: Mole's Breath (ΔE 5.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.0
Also close: Ecological (ΔE 8.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Randolph Stone questions
What undertone does Randolph Stone have?
Randolph Stone has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Randolph Stone's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Randolph Stone a light or dark color?
Randolph Stone has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 20.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 21, Randolph 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 Randolph Stone in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Anonymous SW 7046 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown No.198 (close, ΔE 4.7); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (closest available, ΔE 7.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Randolph Stone?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Randolph Stone's undertone.
Where does Randolph Stone work best?
Randolph Stone works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 21, Randolph 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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