Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Polished Stone |
| SKU | PPU17-16 |
| Hex | #928988 |
| RGB | 146, 137, 136 |
| HSL | 6°, 4%, 55% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Polished Stone
Polished Stone sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Polished Stone is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 gray 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Rust-Oleum
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Polished 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 #928988 in HSL space. Pair Polished 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 Polished Stone Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Polished 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 PPU17-16 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Polished Stone
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Polished Stone. The nearest is Dovetail (SW 7018) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dovetail swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Polished Stone
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Evening Skyline (CSP-505), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Polished Stone without repainting risk. See the full Evening Skyline swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Polished Stone
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Polished Stone is Shining Armor (PPG1003-5) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shining Armor swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Polished Stone
At Glidden, the closest color to Polished Stone is Shining Armor (PPG1003-5) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shining Armor swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Polished Stone
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Polished Stone is Castle Wood (445-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Castle Wood swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Polished Stone
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Polished Stone. The nearest is Dovetail (HGSW 3473) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dovetail swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Polished Stone
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Polished Stone. The nearest is Garden Warbler (DEGR47) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Garden Warbler swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Polished Stone
Rodda has no exact twin of Polished Stone. The nearest is Cardigan (CA200) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cardigan swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Polished Stone
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Polished Stone. The nearest is Titanium (C2-952) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Titanium swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Polished Stone
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Polished Stone is Voodoo (VOODOO) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Voodoo swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Polished Stone
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Polished Stone. The nearest is Oat Latte (391446) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oat Latte swatch →