Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Abbey Stone |
| SKU | MQ2-56 |
| Hex | #ABA096 |
| RGB | 171, 160, 150 |
| HSL | 29°, 11%, 63% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Abbey Stone
Abbey Stone sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Abbey Stone is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
17 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Abbey Stone within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #ABA096 in HSL space. Pair Abbey Stone with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Abbey Stone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Abbey Stone from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr MQ2-56 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Abbey Stone
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Abbey Stone is Palisade (SW 7635). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Palisade and you'll get the same color. See the full Palisade swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Abbey Stone
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Abbey Stone is Rockport Gray (HC-105) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rockport Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Abbey Stone
Valspar's nearest match is Smoked Oyster (6005-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.3 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Abbey Stone without repainting risk. See the full Smoked Oyster swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Abbey Stone
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Abbey Stone is Simmering Smoke (PPG1019-4). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Simmering Smoke and you'll get the same color. See the full Simmering Smoke swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Abbey Stone
The closest Glidden equivalent of Abbey Stone is Simmering Smoke (PPG1019-4). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). If Glidden is your counter, order Simmering Smoke and you'll get the same color. See the full Simmering Smoke swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Abbey Stone
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Breakwall (405-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Abbey Stone without repainting risk. See the full Breakwall swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Abbey Stone
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Abbey Stone is Truly Taupe (HGSW 3435) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Truly Taupe swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Abbey Stone
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Abbey Stone is Sycamore Bark (DEGR33) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sycamore Bark swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Abbey Stone
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Abbey Stone. The nearest is Quaint Cottage (JG-114) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Abbey Stone
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Abbey Stone. The nearest is Dead Salmon (NO. 28) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dead Salmon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Abbey Stone
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Drifting Sand (0218), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Abbey Stone without repainting risk. See the full Drifting Sand swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Abbey Stone
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Drifting Sand (0218), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Abbey Stone without repainting risk. See the full Drifting Sand swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Abbey Stone
At Rodda, the closest color to Abbey Stone is Pebbles (CA041) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pebbles swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Abbey Stone
C2 Paint's nearest match is Coco Malt (C2-796), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Abbey Stone without repainting risk. See the full Coco Malt swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Abbey Stone
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Abbey Stone is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Abbey Stone
Backdrop has no exact twin of Abbey Stone. The nearest is Carry the Two (BD-CT) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Abbey Stone
Kompozit's nearest match is Drifting Sand (0218), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Abbey Stone without repainting risk. See the full Drifting Sand swatch →