Amazon Stone
790F-5 · #6D7874 · LRV 18 — neutral with no strong undertone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Salamander6
- 2Newburg Green11
- 3Amazon Stone18
- 4Van Courtland Blue31
- 5Wythe Blue48
What Color Is Amazon Stone, Really?
Amazon Stone reads as a neutral with no strong undertone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Behr 790F-5 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Amazon Stone
Amazon Stone works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
How Lighting Changes Amazon Stone
With an LRV of 18, Amazon Stone is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Amazon Stone are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr 790F-5 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Moore | Gray GardensCSP-55 · Benjamin Moore | 3.4 | 17 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Gray Flannel SuitT695 · Valspar | 0.4 | 18.3 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Volcanic AshPPG1012-6 · PPG / Glidden | 3.7 | 18 | Color page → |
| Glidden | PencilpointPPG0994-7 · Glidden | 3.3 | 17 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Pike LakeDE6320 · Dunn-Edwards | 3.4 | 17 | Color page → |
| Magnolia Home | LuxeJG-10 · Magnolia Home | 2.9 | 18 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Amazon Stone within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #6D7874 in HSL space. Pair Amazon Stone with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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