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Stone House

CC-120 · Benjamin Moore

LRV 51 · mid-tone

0 black100 white

Designer Classics Collection

Benjamin Moore Stone House (CC-120) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 51. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Macadamia (SW 6142), Farrow & Ball Savage Ground (No.213) and Behr Classic Taupe (290E-3). For trim, try Sand Dollar (OC-71).

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Walls:Stone House

Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

FamilyBeige
LRV50.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#CFBA9C
RGB207, 186, 156
HSL35°, 35%, 71%

About Stone House

Stone House (CC-120) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 51, Stone House has visible color without darkening a room much.

In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Stone House'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. It's very close to Blanched Almond (1060); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.

How Stone House changes with the light

Stone House 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.

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North-facing rooms

Stone House's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.

E

East-facing rooms

Stone House will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

In strong south light Stone House can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.

W

West-facing rooms

Stone House will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.

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Stone House 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

Macadamia SW 6142

Very close · ΔE 1.0

Also close: Whole Wheat (ΔE 2.0)

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Farrow & Ball

Savage Ground No.213

Close · ΔE 3.3

Also close: Cord (ΔE 3.3)

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Behr

Classic Taupe 290E-3

Close · ΔE 2.9

Also close: Basic Khaki (ΔE 3.7)

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Stone House questions

What undertone does Stone House have?

Stone House has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Stone House's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.

Is Stone House a light or dark color?

Stone House has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 50.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 51, Stone House has visible color without darkening a room much.

What is the closest match to Stone House in other paint brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Macadamia SW 6142 (very close, ΔE 1.0); Farrow & Ball: Savage Ground No.213 (close, ΔE 3.3); Behr: Classic Taupe 290E-3 (close, ΔE 2.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Stone House?

Try Sand Dollar (OC-71) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Stone House's undertone.

Where does Stone House work best?

Stone House works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 51, Stone House has visible color without darkening a room much.

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