Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Stepping Stones |
| SKU | PWL-85 |
| Hex | #B2A18C |
| RGB | 178, 161, 140 |
| HSL | 33°, 20%, 62% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
18 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
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Stepping Stones
At Glidden, the closest color to Stepping Stones is Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4) — very close at ΔE 2.26, 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 →
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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Stepping Stones
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Gristmill Greige (HGSW 2485), 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 Gristmill Greige 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 →
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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Stepping Stones
At Hirshfield's, 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 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 Urban Charm swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Stepping Stones
The closest Rodda equivalent of Stepping Stones is Flagstone (CA087). At ΔE 0.54 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 Rodda is your counter, order Flagstone and you'll get the same color. See the full Flagstone 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 →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Stepping Stones
Portola Paints's nearest match is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Stepping Stones without repainting risk. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Stepping Stones
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Stepping Stones. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen 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 →
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 →