ColorplanStony Ground
No.211 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 53 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Stony Ground (No.211) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 53. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Brick House Tan (CW-145), Sherwin-Williams Loggia (SW 7506) and Behr Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09). For trim, try Wevet (No.273).
Room Preview
This photo shows walls only. Photos show the color in a real room's light; your own light will change it.
Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 52.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C9BFAB |
| RGB | 201, 191, 171 |
| HSL | 40°, 22%, 73% |
About Stony Ground
Stony Ground (No.211) is a mid-tone beige from Farrow & Ball with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 53, Stony Ground has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Stony Ground'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 Old White (No.4); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Stony Ground changes with the light
Stony Ground 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
Stony Ground's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Stony Ground 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 Stony Ground close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Stony Ground will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Stony Ground in real homes
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Stony Ground 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.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 1.1
Also close: Greenwich Gate (ΔE 1.6)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 2.7
Also close: Accessible Beige (ΔE 3.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 2.4
Also close: Sandstone Cliff (ΔE 2.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Stony Ground questions
What undertone does Stony Ground have?
Stony Ground has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Stony Ground's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Stony Ground a light or dark color?
Stony Ground has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 52.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 53, Stony Ground has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Stony Ground in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Brick House Tan CW-145 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Sherwin-Williams: Loggia SW 7506 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Basic Khaki HDC-NT-09 (very close, ΔE 2.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Stony Ground?
Try Wevet (No.273) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Stony Ground's undertone.
Where does Stony Ground work best?
Stony Ground works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 53, Stony Ground has visible color without darkening a room much.
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