ColorplanBenjamin Moore Stone Hearth (CC-490) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 50. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Loggia (SW 7506), Farrow & Ball Drop Cloth (No.283) and Behr Creamy Mushroom (PPU5-13). 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 | 49.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C4BAAA |
| RGB | 196, 186, 170 |
| HSL | 37°, 18%, 72% |
About Stone Hearth
Stone Hearth (CC-490) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 50, Stone Hearth has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Stone Hearth'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 Old Soul (CSP-65); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Stone Hearth changes with the light
Stone Hearth 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
Stone Hearth's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Stone Hearth 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 Stone Hearth close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Stone Hearth will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Stone Hearth in real homes
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Stone Hearth 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: Anew Gray (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.4
Also close: Stony Ground (ΔE 2.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Basic Khaki (ΔE 2.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Stone Hearth questions
What undertone does Stone Hearth have?
Stone Hearth has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Stone Hearth's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Stone Hearth a light or dark color?
Stone Hearth has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 49.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 50, Stone Hearth has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Stone Hearth in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Loggia SW 7506 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Farrow & Ball: Drop Cloth No.283 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Behr: Creamy Mushroom PPU5-13 (very close, ΔE 2.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Stone Hearth?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Stone Hearth's undertone.
Where does Stone Hearth work best?
Stone Hearth works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 50, Stone Hearth has visible color without darkening a room much.
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