Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Stepping Stones |
| SKU | PWL-85 |
| Hex | #B2A18C |
| RGB | 178, 161, 140 |
| HSL | 33°, 20%, 62% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Stepping Stones
Stepping Stones sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Stepping Stones 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Farrow & Ball
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Valspar
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Clare
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Stepping Stones 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 #B2A18C in HSL space. Pair Stepping Stones 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 Stepping Stones Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Stepping Stones 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 PWL-85 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Stepping Stones
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Stepping Stones is London Stone (NO. 6). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order London Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full London Stone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Stepping Stones
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Worn Greige (441-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Stepping Stones without repainting risk. See the full Worn Greige swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Stepping Stones
C2 Paint's nearest match is Thatch (C2-827), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Stepping Stones without repainting risk. See the full Thatch swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Stepping Stones
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Prairie Grass (SW 7546), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Stepping Stones without repainting risk. See the full Prairie Grass swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Stepping Stones
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Stepping Stones is Dellwood Sand (1019) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dellwood Sand swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Stepping Stones
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Stepping Stones is Hickory (DEC759) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hickory swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Stepping Stones
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Stepping Stones is Urban Charm (0337) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Urban Charm swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Stepping Stones
At Kompozit, the closest color to Stepping Stones is Urban Charm (0337) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Urban Charm swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Stepping Stones
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Stepping Stones is Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cuppa Coffee swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Stepping Stones
At Valspar, the closest color to Stepping Stones is Faint Maple (2008-9C) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.8 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Faint Maple swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Stepping Stones
Backdrop has no exact twin of Stepping Stones. The nearest is Carry the Two (BD-CT) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Stepping Stones
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Stepping Stones — the nearest deck color, Quaint Cottage (JG-114), is clearly different (ΔE 5.24). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr PWL-85 instead. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Stepping Stones
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Stepping Stones — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 13.03). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr PWL-85 instead. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →